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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapters 7 - 8, Karlsefni in Greenland, Karlsefni Goes to Vinland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Leif deny Thorgunna what she asks of him?
(a) He does not want to antagonize Eirik.
(b) He doesn't think it will be possible.
(c) She is too unwell.
(d) She had too many kinsmen who would disapprove of his abducting her and hunt him.

2. Who accompanies Thorstein and his men to Vinland?
(a) Gudrid, Thorstein's wife.
(b) An embassador from Earl Eirik.
(c) All of the above.
(d) A Christian missionary.

3. Who is Einar?
(a) A successful sea going trader.
(b) A very wealthy but mean man.
(c) The local cheiftan.
(d) Gudrid's foster father.

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

5. How do Thorstein and his men spend the summer?
(a) Lost at sea.
(b) Searching the coast for Thorvald.
(c) Preparing to leave Greenland.
(d) Cutting wood and grapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thorkel prepare for Thorbjorg before her arrival?

2. What is different about the trip Karlsefni makes to Vinland from the previous ones?

3. In Eirik's saga, how does Leif encounter Vinland?

4. What first attracts Einar to Gudrid?

5. What is the nature of the Christmas feast Eirik the Red served Karlsefni and company?

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