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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 does Eirik name the land he discovered "Greenland"?
(a) Because there was lush green grass around the coast.
(b) To give homage to the god of crops.
(c) Because the rocks and glaciers have a greenish tint.
(d) To attract people there.

2. What arrangement does Freydis have with the brothers Helgi and Finnbogi?
(a) They will take her along on their travels if she can pay.
(b) She hires them to transport her goods.
(c) They will command the ships of her expedition.
(d) To travel together to Vinland and share equally in the profits.

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

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

5. What does Leif find on his way home from Vinland?
(a) An abandoned ship at sea.
(b) A dead whale floating at sea.
(c) Shipwrecked seamen.
(d) A new bay on Greenland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens between Thorgest and Eirik when Eirik returns to Iceland?

2. In what way does Freydis first break her word?

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

4. What does Gudrid do after Thorbjorn Vifilsson dies?

5. Which of the following best characterizes the natural resources and weather on the land that Leif and his men explore?

(see the answer key)

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