View a FREE sample

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. What does Herjolf take with him when he emigrates to Greenland?
(a) A plague.
(b) A Christian.
(c) Many boats of goods.
(d) Weapons.

2. What does Eirik do when he finds Greenland?
(a) Decides to find land farther west.
(b) Returns immediately to Iceland.
(c) Explores it and name places for three years.
(d) Declares the land uninhabitable.

3. What causes the Bjarni to lose his bearings at sea?
(a) Shorthandedness.
(b) Damaged instruments.
(c) An inexperienced crew.
(d) Heavy fog and northerly winds.

4. Where does the search party find Tyrkir?
(a) On his way back, not far from the houses.
(b) Asleep after gorging on grapes.
(c) None of the above.
(d) In a lush undiscovered valley.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bjarni do when he hears Herjolf has moved to Greenland?

2. What do Leif and his men find on the return trip to Greenland?

3. Why does Eirik name the land he discovered "Greenland"?

4. Which of the following best describes Bjarni?

5. Why does Bjarni worry about the trip to Greenland?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 308 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample