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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. What does Herjolf take with him when he emigrates to Greenland?
(a) A Christian.
(b) Many boats of goods.
(c) A plague.
(d) Weapons.

2. What does Leif Eiriksson do with the news of the land sighted to the west?
(a) He visits Bjarni and buys his ship.
(b) He and a crew still his father's ship and leave to explore.
(c) He is made a retainer at Earl Eiriks courst and ordered to explore.
(d) He starts building his own boat, despite prostestations.

3. In what way does Freydis first break her word?
(a) In the number of men she takes on the trip.
(b) In what she pays the brothers.
(c) By directing them to take her places they do not expect.
(d) In her promises to share everything equally.

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

5. What men come with Aud to Iceland?
(a) Fellow practicians of her craft.
(b) Her husband and sons.
(c) A sect of sorcerers from the British Isles.
(d) Captive slaves from the British Isles.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who decides to further explore Vinland?

4. What reception does Karlsefni receive in Norway?

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

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