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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grænlendinga Saga, Chapters 5 - 6, Thorvald Explores Vinland, Thorstein Eiriksson Dies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Herjolf take with him when he emigrates to Greenland?
(a) A plague.
(b) Weapons.
(c) A Christian.
(d) Many boats of goods.

2. What do Thorvald and his men see further up the fjord?
(a) Settlements.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Planted crops.
(d) Ruins of great cities.

3. What does Tyrkir find?
(a) A gold vein.
(b) A human settlement.
(c) Another boat anchored on upshore.
(d) Vines and grapes.

4. Who tries to join Leif Eiriksson in his journey but was injured at the last moment?
(a) A Christian missionary.
(b) Bjarni.
(c) His father.
(d) His wife.

5. Why do the men wish to stop at this land?
(a) The land is rich and beautiful.
(b) They are afraid of getting further lost.
(c) They think it is Greenland.
(d) For wood and water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Bjarni?

2. Where does Eirik propose to go when he leaves Iceland?

3. How do Thorstein and much of his crew die?

4. Who gives the prophecy about Gudrid?

5. Why do Eirik and Thorvald leave Norway?

(see the answer key)

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