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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who goes on the next exploration of Vinland in Eirik's saga?
(a) Thorstein and Leif.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Thorstein Eiriksson and Eirik the Red.
(d) Thorgunna and Thorstein Eiriksson.

2. What does this speaker ask of Bjarni?
(a) To show mercy to the children.
(b) To assume his/her responsibilities.
(c) To notify his/her family.
(d) To trade places.

3. What is Thorbjorn's reaction when he hears of the potential match for Gudrid?
(a) He is offended.
(b) He laughs heartily.
(c) He ponders carefully but decides he can do better.
(d) He threatens to kill Einar.

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

5. What does Gudrid do after Thorbjorn Vifilsson dies?
(a) Return to Iceland.
(b) Stay a Brattahlid with Eirik the Red.
(c) Go on a pilgrimage.
(d) Travel to Norway.

6. What do Karlsefni and his men see when they are stopped at the lake?
(a) Native warriors coming down the beach.
(b) Children from a native settlement.
(c) A traveling band of native families.
(d) Nine skin boats approaching with natives waving sticks.

7. How many people could fit in the small boat they had?
(a) Only about ten.
(b) Half the people on board.
(c) All but ten.
(d) All of them, but then no food or water.

8. Who was Thorhall?
(a) A close friend of Eirik's.
(b) A cantankerous and unpopular trouble-maker.
(c) All of the above.
(d) A swarthy huntsman.

9. What does the glittering thing turn out to be?
(a) A waterfall.
(b) Metal armor.
(c) A uniped.
(d) A streak of gold.

10. What happens with the uniped after Thorvald dies?
(a) Karlsefni and his men kill it.
(b) It vanishes in a fog.
(c) Karlsefni and his men chase it up North, but lose it.
(d) One of the men wounds it and it dives into the water.

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

12. What kills many people while Thorstein and Gudrid are in Lysufjord?
(a) Cold.
(b) A disease.
(c) A terrible storm.
(d) Starvation.

13. What is the nature of the Christmas feast Eirik the Red served Karlsefni and company?
(a) Stately and respectful.
(b) Lavish and beyond what most people had seen before.
(c) Meager.
(d) Identical to what he served for his son's wedding.

14. Who is Thorfinn Karlsfni?
(a) A Norwegian merchant.
(b) An embassador from the king of Norway.
(c) A sea going merchant of distinction from Iceland.
(d) The son of the Icelandic king.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Karsefni and his crew learn about the natives?

2. What washes up on the shore over the winter when they are hungry?

3. Why is Thorbjorn not in the house during Thorbjorg's visit?

4. What does Thorkel prepare for Thorbjorg before her arrival?

5. How does Einar go about seeking the hand of Gudrid?

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