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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) Ruins of great cities.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Settlements.

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

3. What does Gudrid do for Thorbjorg?
(a) Encourage people to attend.
(b) Dance.
(c) Sing.
(d) Help set up her tools.

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

5. What nickname is Leif given upon his return to Greenland?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Leif the Leader.
(c) Leif the Explorer.
(d) Leif the Lucky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sigrid see in her vision?

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

3. Who goes on the next exploration of Vinland in Eirik's saga?

4. How is Leif Eiriksson described?

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

(see the answer key)

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