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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 do with the natives they encounter?
(a) Attempt to communicate.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Trade.
(d) Fight.

2. Leif names the second land that he and his crew land on after a natural resource on it. What resource is this?
(a) A fresh water spring.
(b) Gold.
(c) Wide grasslands.
(d) The woods.

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

4. Who decides to further explore Vinland?
(a) Thorir.
(b) Thorvald.
(c) Leif.
(d) Eirik.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Tyrkir?

2. What is Iceland like when Eirik the Red arrives there?

3. Why does Thorstein wish to return to Vinland?

4. What drives Thorvald and his men to shore the second summer?

5. How many men and ships return to Vinland with Thorvald?

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