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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. What nickname is Leif given upon his return to Greenland?
(a) Leif the Explorer.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Leif the Lucky.
(d) Leif the Leader.

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

3. What do Leif and his crew decide to do regarding their discovery of this land?
(a) Name it after Earl Eirik.
(b) Leave part of the crew to explore while the other part returns to Greenland to report.
(c) Take samples of the resources and return to Greenland.
(d) Build houses, spend the winter, and explore.

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

5. What is Eirik sentenced with by the Thorsness Assembly?
(a) Outlawry.
(b) Murder.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Five years of exploration service for the king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herjolf take with him when he emigrates to Greenland?

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

3. Which of the following best describes Bjarni?

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

5. Why do Eirik and Thorvald leave Norway?

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