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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapters 12 - 14, Thorvald Eiriksson Dies, Bjarni Grimolfsson's Death, Karlsefni's Descendants.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Tyrkir?
(a) He hears strange sounds and follows them.
(b) He gets into a fight with Leif and leaves by himself.
(c) He gets separated from the other men.
(d) He gets lost.

2. What do the natives most seem to want from the expedition?
(a) Dried fish.
(b) Red cloth.
(c) Swords.
(d) Cattle.

3. Who is Freydis?
(a) The arrogant daughter of Eirik the Red.
(b) The wife of Herjolf.
(c) The first victim of the plague.
(d) A seer and a witch.

4. According to the prophecy, where will Gudrid go on pilgrimage?
(a) Norway.
(b) Thorvald's grave.
(c) Rome.
(d) Mecca.

5. What did Haki and Hekja leave to do?
(a) Report on the settlements sighted to the north.
(b) Start making a map of the area.
(c) Explore the country to the south.
(d) Find fresh water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What takes Thorstein Eriksson and Gudrid to Lysufjord?

2. What drives Thorvald and his men to shore the second summer?

3. Where does Thorstein's ship next put in to land after it leaves Eiriksfjord?

4. How does Bjarni choose who gets to go in the life boat?

5. What do Karlsefni and his men first see on the opposite side of a clearing?

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