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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. What nickname is Leif given upon his return to Greenland?
(a) Leif the Explorer.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Leif the Lucky.
(d) Leif the Leader.

2. 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) All of the above.
(d) Karlsefni and Gudrid were well received by the nobles in Norway.

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

4. What does Tyrkir find?
(a) Another boat anchored on upshore.
(b) A human settlement.
(c) A gold vein.
(d) Vines and grapes.

5. Which of the following most accurately describes the descendants of Karlsefni and Gudrid?
(a) They are few but influential.
(b) They are wealthy.
(c) They are prolific and important.
(d) They ruled for many years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Karlsefni?

2. What do Thorvald and his men see further up the fjord?

3. What is Eirik sentenced with by the Thorsness Assembly?

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

5. Why does Bjarni worry about the trip to Greenland?

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