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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. Where do Karlsefni and his men spend the next winter?
(a) On the ship.
(b) In the houses Leif built.
(c) In houses they build near the lake.
(d) At an abandoned native settlement.

2. What happens after the fight with Thorgest?
(a) Thorgest scours the country looking for Eirik.
(b) Eirik is sentenced to outlawry.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Eirik hides and then flees the island.

3. How is Leif Eiriksson described?
(a) Loyal, impulsive, and tempermental.
(b) Strong, shrewd, and moderate.
(c) Strong, impulsive, and violent.
(d) Intelligent, ambitious, and proud.

4. Why does Leif travel to the Hebrides?
(a) On a mission from King Olaf Tryggvason.
(b) He was blown off course on his way to Norway.
(c) In search of new lands.
(d) He had to leave because of some killings.

5. Why did Thorhall go on the expedition to Vinland?
(a) He had considerable experience in wild regions.
(b) Karlsefni invited him along for his hunting skills.
(c) To protect Eirik's son Thorvald.
(d) Eirik no longer wanted him in Greenland.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the prophecy, where will Gudrid go on pilgrimage?

2. What do Karlsefni and his natives do with the natives the second time they get visited?

3. What does Sigrid see in her vision?

4. What caused Bjarni Grimolfsson's ship to sink?

5. How old was Karlsefni's son when they left Vinland?

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