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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 dispute arises between Thorhall and Karlsefni?
(a) Thorhall wanted to explore north, but Karlsefni thought they should sail south.
(b) Thorhall claims Karlsefni is unjust and greedy.
(c) None of the above.
(d) A religious dispute.

2. Who gives the prophecy about Gudrid?
(a) Thorstein the Black.
(b) The native seer.
(c) A goddess in Gudrid's dream.
(d) Thorstein's corpse.

3. What happens on the trip to Greenland?
(a) The death of Orm and his wife.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) Disease.
(d) All of the above.

4. Where do the brothers stay when they arrive in Vinland?
(a) In a house they build farther inland.
(b) In Leif's houses.
(c) On their ship.
(d) All cramped inside the smallest of Leif's houses.

5. What is the woman Thorbjorg by trade?
(a) Seamstress.
(b) Prophetess.
(c) Matchmaker.
(d) Priestess.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Einar?

2. In what way does Freydis first break her word?

3. What does Eirik offer the traders in return for their generosity?

4. Why is Thorbjorg invited to the feast at Herjolfsness.

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

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