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

2. What is the result of the trouble the slaves started?
(a) Eirik kills some men.
(b) Eirik is banished from Haukedale.
(c) The neighbors kill Eirik's slaves.
(d) All of the above.

3. Which of the following best describes the sentiment between Freydis and the brothers in Vinland?
(a) General ill will.
(b) Distrust and fear.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Business and formality.

4. Why does Thorstein wish to return to Vinland?
(a) To fetch Thorvald's body.
(b) To make more wine from the grapes.
(c) To acquire a stock of lumber.
(d) None of the above.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Leif?

2. Where do the men bury Thorvald?

3. Which of the following best describes the clothes of the prophetess Thorbjorg?

4. Who are the parents of Thorstein the Red?

5. Why is Thorbjorn not in the house during Thorbjorg's visit?

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