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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 does Freydis tell people in Greenland happened to the brothers?
(a) They died of disease.
(b) They angered the Gods.
(c) They went exploring on their own.
(d) They stayed on in Vinland.

2. How does Einar go about seeking the hand of Gudrid?
(a) He expresses his devotion to her.
(b) He lavishes her with gifts.
(c) He sends his friend Orm to plead his case to Thorbjorn.
(d) He leaves determined to seek his fortune.

3. What kills many people while Thorstein and Gudrid are in Lysufjord?
(a) A disease.
(b) Cold.
(c) A terrible storm.
(d) Starvation.

4. What does Thorvald decide they should do when spring arrives?
(a) Build another ship for cargo.
(b) Sail west along the coast to explore.
(c) Return to Greenland to bring more people.
(d) Divide the group into exploration parties to head out in every direction.

5. Who is Thorvald?
(a) The father of Eirik the Red.
(b) The discoverer of Greenland.
(c) The brother of Eirik the Red.
(d) The king.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bjarni travel to see "some time later" after sighting the land to the west?

2. What does Eirik do when he finds Greenland?

3. What is the woman Thorbjorg by trade?

4. Who is Einar?

5. Why does Leif deny Thorgunna what she asks of him?

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