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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapters 1 - 2, Gudrid's Ancestry, Eirik Explores Greenland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 attract people there.
(d) To give homage to the god of crops.

2. What causes a fight between Eirik and Thorgest?
(a) Eirik proposes to Thorgest's sister.
(b) Bench-boards.
(c) They both felt they should be clan leader.
(d) Thorgest's wife.

3. Why does Bjarni worry about the trip to Greenland?
(a) Because the sea was full of pirates.
(b) Because none of the men had ever sailed there before.
(c) Because it was the wrong season.
(d) Because he did not trust Eirik the Red.

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

5. What does Thorvald use to mark the spot he named Kjalarness?
(a) None of the above.
(b) A huge rock pointing upwards.
(c) The old keel of the boat.
(d) A peak towering overhead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Freydis?

2. What do Thorvald and his men do with the natives they encounter?

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

4. What reception does Karlsefni receive in Norway?

5. What does Freydis ask of one of the brothers?

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