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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapters 9 - 11, Thorhall Breaks Away, Karlsefni Goes South, The Skrælings Attack.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What drives Thorvald and his men to shore the second summer?
(a) The need for lumber.
(b) The sighting of a human settlement.
(c) A fierce gale.
(d) Hunger.

2. What do the natives most seem to want from the expedition?
(a) Cattle.
(b) Dried fish.
(c) Red cloth.
(d) Swords.

3. What causes a fight between Eirik and Thorgest?
(a) Eirik proposes to Thorgest's sister.
(b) They both felt they should be clan leader.
(c) Thorgest's wife.
(d) Bench-boards.

4. Why does Eirik name the land he discovered "Greenland"?
(a) Because the rocks and glaciers have a greenish tint.
(b) To give homage to the god of crops.
(c) Because there was lush green grass around the coast.
(d) To attract people there.

5. What does Leif find in Vinland?
(a) Wild wheat, vines, and maples.
(b) Gold, sheep, and wild game.
(c) Gold and lumber.
(d) Towns and ports.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Karlsefni and his men spend the next winter?

2. Which of the following best describes the sentiment between Freydis and the brothers in Vinland?

3. What does Gudrid do for Thorbjorg?

4. Why does Thorbjorn decide to travel to Greenland with Eirik the Red?

5. Who is Thorgunna?

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