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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 do Thorvald and his men see further up the fjord?
(a) Ruins of great cities.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Planted crops.
(d) Settlements.

2. How does Thorbjorn announce his departure to Greenland?
(a) He doesn't. He just leaves.
(b) By having his good friends spread the word.
(c) At a town meeting.
(d) At a feast he throws for all his friends.

3. What do Eirik's slaves do that caused problems?
(a) Start a landslide.
(b) Steal sheep.
(c) Threaten passerbys.
(d) Proposition the neighbor's daughter.

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

5. Which of the following best describes Bjarni?
(a) The son of Herjolf Bardarson
(b) All of the above.
(c) A merchant.
(d) A man of wealth and reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Thorhall announce he wants to go as he hoists the sail to part company with Karlsefni?

2. What does Thorvald die of?

3. What does Freydis tell people in Greenland happened to the brothers?

4. What kills many people while Thorstein and Gudrid are in Lysufjord?

5. Who accompanies Thorstein and his men to Vinland?

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