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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. What does the king of Norway ask Leif to do upon his return to Greenland?
(a) Act as his embassador to Greenland.
(b) Spread Christianity.
(c) Claim Vinland for Norway.
(d) All of the above.

2. What is Eirik sentenced with by the Thorsness Assembly?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Five years of exploration service for the king.
(c) Murder.
(d) Outlawry.

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

4. Why does Bjarni worry about the trip to Greenland?
(a) Because none of the men had ever sailed there before.
(b) Because he did not trust Eirik the Red.
(c) Because the sea was full of pirates.
(d) Because it was the wrong season.

5. What first attracts Einar to Gudrid?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her intelligence.
(c) Her humor.
(d) Her height.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gudrid do after Thorbjorn Vifilsson dies?

2. What men come with Aud to Iceland?

3. What happens when Eirik requests his possessions back from Thorgest?

4. What does Sigrid see in her vision?

5. What kills many people while Thorstein and Gudrid are in Lysufjord?

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