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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. What do Thorvald and his men see further up the fjord?
(a) Settlements.
(b) Planted crops.
(c) Ruins of great cities.
(d) Cattle.

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

3. Which of the following best characterizes the natural resources and weather on the land that Leif and his men explore?
(a) Few and cold.
(b) Abundant and mild.
(c) Sufficient and tolerable.
(d) Sparse and changeable.

4. How does Bjarni spend the rest of his days?
(a) Sick in bed with the plague.
(b) Sailing the seas looking for that land.
(c) Farming with his father in Greenland.
(d) As a pauper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decides to further explore Vinland?

2. Which of the following best describes Bjarni?

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

4. Who tries to join Leif Eiriksson in his journey but was injured at the last moment?

5. How do Thorstein and much of his crew die?

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