View a FREE sample

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 Leif and his men notice about the days on this new land compared to Greenland or Iceland?
(a) They were louder with sounds of wildlife.
(b) They are of more even length.
(c) The skies were clearer.
(d) They reached higher temperatures.

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

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

4. Which of the following best describes Bjarni?
(a) All of the above.
(b) A merchant.
(c) A man of wealth and reputation.
(d) The son of Herjolf Bardarson

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best characterizes the natural resources and weather on the land that Leif and his men explore?

2. How does Bjarni spend the rest of his days?

3. Leif names the second land that he and his crew land on after a natural resource on it. What resource is this?

4. Why do Eirik and Thorvald leave Norway?

5. How is Leif Eiriksson described?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 291 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample