Bjorn
Toli
Iceland
Scandinavia
Vocabulary
100

Where is Bjorn and Toli traveling to?

Iceland

100

Who is Toli?

Bjorn's cousin and best friend

100

Describe the geography of Iceland, and the houses.

Beautiful green pastureland.  Mountains with snow on top. Houses with grass on the roofs.  
100

Which three countries make up Scandinavia?

Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.

100

What is a "Thing"?

An assembly where the Vikings gathered to discuss important issues. 

200

How are they traveling to Iceland?

Cargo Ship

200

What color was Toli's tunic?

Red

200

Why is Bjorn and Toli going to Iceland and how long did it take for them to arrive on the ship.

To escape war, fighting, and conflict.  It took 14 days

200

How did living by the ocean influence the lives of Vikings?

Fishing, trading, raiding.  

200

What is exclaim?

To yell.

300

Does Bjorn want to go to Iceland?

No


300

Where did Toli work at in Norway?

His Uncle Eric's farm. 

300

Describe all three ships that the Vikings used

Rowboat for fishing, longship for raiding, cargo ship for trading.  

300

What were the Vikings called?

Norsemen or Northmen

300

What is dialogue and how can I easily spot it out in a text?

Dialogue are people talking.  Quotation Marks. 

400

What did Bjorn name his sword?

Foe Biter

400

How does Toli feel about going to Iceland?

He is happy, excited, and eager. 

400

Which three countries make up Scandinavia?

Denmark, Sweden, and Norway

400
Where did Erik the Red Travel to?

Greenland

400

What is uneventful?

Noting major happened. 

500

What was Bjorn's chores on the boat?

Fishing and cooking for the crew members. 

500

Where did Toli and Bjorn sneak off to before they went to Iceland?

They were looking at the ships aboard the wharf. 

500

What happened when Bjorn and Toli arrived in Iceland?

They were greeting family members.  

500

Where did Leif Lucky Erikson travel to?

Newfoundland

500

What is a skald?

The skalds told the sagas of the Vikings.  

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