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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapter 5 - 6, Leif Discovers Vinland, Thorstein Eiriksson Dies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Thorvald and his men see further up the fjord?
(a) Planted crops.
(b) Settlements.
(c) Ruins of great cities.
(d) Cattle.

2. How long does Eirik spend exploring Greenland?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Twelve years.

3. What do Leif and his men notice about the days on this new land compared to Greenland or Iceland?
(a) They reached higher temperatures.
(b) They are of more even length.
(c) They were louder with sounds of wildlife.
(d) The skies were clearer.

4. Which of the following best characterizes the natural resources and weather on the land that Leif and his men explore?
(a) Abundant and mild.
(b) Sparse and changeable.
(c) Few and cold.
(d) Sufficient and tolerable.

5. What does Aud Do in Orkney after she hears of the death of Thorstein the Red?
(a) Raises her grandchildren.
(b) Seeks vengence for her husband's death.
(c) Gives away his daughter, Groa, in marriage.
(d) All of the above.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Thorvald and his men moor the boat and wander on shore?

2. Who travels with Thorbjorn to Greenland?

3. What do Leif and his crew decide to do regarding their discovery of this land?

4. Why does Gudrid not want to help Thorbjorg?

5. What happens after the fight with Thorgest?

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