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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 Thorbjorg do for Gudrid?
(a) Promises the wealthiest man in the land.
(b) Makes her a beautiful dress.
(c) Tells her future.
(d) Blesses her.

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

3. Why does Karlsefni decide to go to Vinland?
(a) Because of all the discussions about Vinland at Brattahlid.
(b) He feels it is his obligation to the king of Norway.
(c) To escape Eirik's wrath about his marriage to Gudrid.
(d) Gudrid wants to see Vinland.

4. Who are the parents of Thorstein the Red?
(a) Eirik the Red and Thurid.
(b) Aud and Olaf the White.
(c) Thurid and Olaf the White.
(d) The Invisible People.

5. Where does Thorstein's ship next put in to land after it leaves Eiriksfjord?
(a) Vinland.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Eiriksfjord.
(d) Norway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the lumps on the beach Thorvald sees turn out to be?

2. What does Thorvald die of?

3. What does Herjolf take with him when he emigrates to Greenland?

4. How does Thorbjorn announce his departure to Greenland?

5. What trouble is there with with Sigrid's corpse?

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