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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. Who is Freydis?
(a) A seer and a witch.
(b) The first victim of the plague.
(c) The arrogant daughter of Eirik the Red.
(d) The wife of Herjolf.

2. What happens between Thorgest and Eirik when Eirik returns to Iceland?
(a) Eirik is deated.
(b) Thorgest and Eirik battle again.
(c) A reconciliation is reached.
(d) All of the above.

3. What happens when Eirik requests his possessions back from Thorgest?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Eirik went to get them when they were not returned.
(c) A fight broke out.
(d) Two of Thorgest's sons and several other men were killed.

4. Why does Bjarni worry about the trip to Greenland?
(a) Because the sea was full of pirates.
(b) Because he did not trust Eirik the Red.
(c) Because none of the men had ever sailed there before.
(d) Because it was the wrong season.

5. What does Eirik lend to Thorgest?
(a) His sword.
(b) A ship.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Bench-boards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sigrid see in her vision?

2. What causes the Bjarni to lose his bearings at sea?

3. Which of the following best characterizes Gudrid's father?

4. What dispute arises between Thorhall and Karlsefni?

5. Who decides to further explore Vinland?

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