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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. In Eirik's saga, how does Leif encounter Vinland?
(a) He follows an ancient trade route.
(b) Thorgunna tells him where it is.
(c) He is blown off course when he returns from Norway.
(d) He is chased by pirates, and finds it while fleeing from them.

2. What happens between Thorgest and Eirik when Eirik returns to Iceland?
(a) All of the above.
(b) A reconciliation is reached.
(c) Thorgest and Eirik battle again.
(d) Eirik is deated.

3. What do Leif and his crew do when their ship becomes grounded at low tide near the shore of a new land?
(a) Impatiently run ashore to explore.
(b) Dig a trench to float the boat.
(c) Remove supplies and abandon the boat.
(d) Observe the land from a distance until high tide returned.

4. How does Einar go about seeking the hand of Gudrid?
(a) He leaves determined to seek his fortune.
(b) He lavishes her with gifts.
(c) He sends his friend Orm to plead his case to Thorbjorn.
(d) He expresses his devotion to her.

5. Where do Thorstein and his men first land on their trip?
(a) At Thorvald's grave.
(b) The island Markland.
(c) Lysufjord on Greenland.
(d) The houses that Leif built.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the brothers and their men?

2. What does Aud do to the men that she brings to Iceland?

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

4. Who was Thorhall?

5. What is Thorbjorn's reaction when he hears of the potential match for Gudrid?

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