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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 does Thorvald decide they should do when spring arrives?
(a) Sail west along the coast to explore.
(b) Build another ship for cargo.
(c) Return to Greenland to bring more people.
(d) Divide the group into exploration parties to head out in every direction.

2. Who is Einar?
(a) Gudrid's foster father.
(b) A successful sea going trader.
(c) A very wealthy but mean man.
(d) The local cheiftan.

3. What does Sigrid see in her vision?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Gardi trying to flog others with a whip.
(c) The corpses of herself and Thorstein Eriksson.
(d) A line of corpses outside the house.

4. How is Leif Eiriksson described?
(a) Loyal, impulsive, and tempermental.
(b) Strong, shrewd, and moderate.
(c) Strong, impulsive, and violent.
(d) Intelligent, ambitious, and proud.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thorvald die of?

2. What does Gudrid do after Thorbjorn Vifilsson dies?

3. In what way does Freydis first break her word?

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

5. What does Thorgunna ask of Leif?

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