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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 size crew does Leif Eiriksson take with him?
(a) Four ships, abundantly manned.
(b) A barely sufficient skeleton crew.
(c) Just himself and two close friends.
(d) Thirty five men.

2. What do Karlsefni and his men find when they stop for a fortnight when they sail south?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Streams teeming with fish.
(c) Wild wheat and grapes.
(d) A lake they can sail to up a river.

3. What scares the natives the first time they appear?
(a) The weapons displayed by the men.
(b) The sight of a whale being butchered.
(c) The bellowing of the bull.
(d) The men shout and chase them.

4. Which of the following best describes the sentiment between Freydis and the brothers in Vinland?
(a) Distrust and fear.
(b) Business and formality.
(c) Friendship.
(d) General ill will.

5. Why does Thorbjorn decide to travel to Greenland with Eirik the Red?
(a) Political ambition.
(b) Financial difficulties.
(c) The prospect of adventure.
(d) To hide Gudrid from Einar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Karlsefni decide to go to Vinland?

2. What does Gudrid do after Thorbjorn Vifilsson dies?

3. What happens to the brothers and their men?

4. What drives the natives away from their second visit?

5. What is Aud's full title?

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