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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 wife.
(b) Bjarni.
(c) A Christian missionary.
(d) His father.

2. What does Bjarni do when he hears Herjolf has moved to Greenland?
(a) Assumes his rank and position in Iceland.
(b) Immediately sets off there in his ship.
(c) Takes men to bring him back to Iceland.
(d) Prepares a mass emigration to follow.

3. What do Leif and his crew do when their ship becomes grounded at low tide near the shore of a new land?
(a) Impatiently run ashore to explore.
(b) Observe the land from a distance until high tide returned.
(c) Dig a trench to float the boat.
(d) Remove supplies and abandon the boat.

4. What is Iceland like when Eirik the Red arrives there?
(a) Undiscovered.
(b) A shipping port.
(c) Occupied by enemies.
(d) Already well settled.

5. Why does Eirik name the land he discovered "Greenland"?
(a) Because the rocks and glaciers have a greenish tint.
(b) To give homage to the god of crops.
(c) To attract people there.
(d) Because there was lush green grass around the coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What size crew does Leif Eiriksson take with him?

2. Why do Eirik and Thorvald leave Norway?

3. What causes the Bjarni to lose his bearings at sea?

4. What is the land like that Bjarni sees first?

5. What do Leif and his crew decide to do regarding their discovery of this land?

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