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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grænlendinga Saga, Chapters 5 - 6, Thorvald Explores Vinland, Thorstein Eiriksson Dies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Tyrkir described?
(a) Small, easily frightened, and learned.
(b) Large, strong, and oafish.
(c) Sickly, clever, and traitorous.
(d) Puny, shifty eyed, and clever with his hands.

2. Who accompanies Thorstein and his men to Vinland?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Gudrid, Thorstein's wife.
(c) An embassador from Earl Eirik.
(d) A Christian missionary.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Bjarni?

2. What does Eirik do when he finds Greenland?

3. Where does Eirik propose to go when he leaves Iceland?

4. Where do Thorstein and his men first land on their trip?

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

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