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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. Where do Thorvald and his men moor the boat and wander on shore?
(a) On a promontory between two fjords.
(b) All of the above.
(c) A beautiful, heavily wooded area.
(d) A beautiful place Thorvald said he would like to make his home.

2. Where do the men bury Thorvald?
(a) At the houses that Leif built.
(b) At sea.
(c) In Greenland.
(d) Krossaness, the place he thought suitable for a home.

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

4. Who is Freydis?
(a) The wife of Herjolf.
(b) A seer and a witch.
(c) The arrogant daughter of Eirik the Red.
(d) The first victim of the plague.

5. What drives Thorvald and his men to shore the second summer?
(a) Hunger.
(b) A fierce gale.
(c) The sighting of a human settlement.
(d) The need for lumber.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tyrkir find?

3. What causes a fight between Eirik and Thorgest?

4. What does Herjolf take with him when he emigrates to Greenland?

5. Where do Thorstein and his men first land on their trip?

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