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

2. What does Thorgunna send to Leif in Greenland?
(a) His son.
(b) A cross.
(c) Three ships.
(d) A fortune in cloth.

3. Where does Thorstein's ship next put in to land after it leaves Eiriksfjord?
(a) Eiriksfjord.
(b) Vinland.
(c) Norway.
(d) Ireland.

4. Who is Karlsefni?
(a) Gudrid's brother.
(b) A traveler from Norway who marries Gudrid.
(c) Thorstein's cousin who comes to support Gudrid.
(d) None of the above.

5. What does Freydis ask of one of the brothers?
(a) To supply her with extra food.
(b) If he will trade ships so she can leave.
(c) To return to Greenland and bring Leif.
(d) To murder his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Haki and Hekja come back with?

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

3. What does Eirik do when he finds Greenland?

4. Who is Thorgunna?

5. What happens after the fight with Thorgest?

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