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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grænlendinga Saga, Chapters 3 - 4, Leif Explores Vinland, Leif Returns to Greenland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tries to join Leif Eiriksson in his journey but was injured at the last moment?
(a) His father.
(b) His wife.
(c) Bjarni.
(d) A Christian missionary.

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

3. What does Leif Eiriksson do with the news of the land sighted to the west?
(a) He and a crew still his father's ship and leave to explore.
(b) He starts building his own boat, despite prostestations.
(c) He visits Bjarni and buys his ship.
(d) He is made a retainer at Earl Eiriks courst and ordered to explore.

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

5. Why do Eirik and Thorvald leave Norway?
(a) To find new resources.
(b) They heard rumors of land to the west.
(c) On a mission from the king.
(d) Because of some killings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Leif names the second land that he and his crew land on after a natural resource on it. What resource is this?

2. What were the characteristics of the first land that Leif and his crew land on?

3. What nickname is Leif given upon his return to Greenland?

4. Who is Leif?

5. How is Leif Eiriksson described?

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