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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. Why does Thorstein wish to return to Vinland?
(a) To acquire a stock of lumber.
(b) None of the above.
(c) To fetch Thorvald's body.
(d) To make more wine from the grapes.

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

3. Why do the men wish to stop at this land?
(a) The land is rich and beautiful.
(b) They are afraid of getting further lost.
(c) For wood and water.
(d) They think it is Greenland.

4. How is Leif Eiriksson described?
(a) Strong, impulsive, and violent.
(b) Strong, shrewd, and moderate.
(c) Loyal, impulsive, and tempermental.
(d) Intelligent, ambitious, and proud.

5. What reception does Karlsefni receive in Norway?
(a) He had so much merchandise he was accused of being a pirate.
(b) People were amazed he was still alive.
(c) Karlsefni and Gudrid were well received by the nobles in Norway.
(d) All of the above.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thorvald die of?

2. Who is Thorvald?

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

4. What does Bjarni do when he hears Herjolf has moved to Greenland?

5. Where do Karlsefni and Gudrid settle for the remainder of their lives?

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