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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grænlendinga Saga, Chapters 7 - 9, Karlsefni in Vinland, Freydis in Vinland, Karlsefni's Descendants.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Thorstein and his men spend the summer?
(a) Lost at sea.
(b) Cutting wood and grapes.
(c) Preparing to leave Greenland.
(d) Searching the coast for Thorvald.

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

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

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

5. What happens to Tyrkir?
(a) He hears strange sounds and follows them.
(b) He gets lost.
(c) He gets into a fight with Leif and leaves by himself.
(d) He gets separated from the other men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes a fight between Eirik and Thorgest?

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

3. According to the prophecy, where will Gudrid go on pilgrimage?

4. What reception does Karlsefni receive in Norway?

5. What does Thorvald use to mark the spot he named Kjalarness?

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