Rolf and the Viking Bow 9-14

What does Frodi propose Einar do and why?

Atone for Hiriandi's death rather than have bad blood between neighbors for some day a man may be found that can shoot an arrow beyond the oak tree.

What did Asdis tell Rolf about his father's dream and what it meant?

Dreams often come true and wolves in dreams mean death.

Who quickly rushes out to walk with Rolf preventing the attack?

Einar's daughter Helga

Who arrived that morning and discovered that Hiriandi had died and offered to help Rolf with the body?

Frodi the Smith

What did Rolf do when Grettir left on his way with the ewe?

Gathered up all of his arrows that were not broken and pursued Grettir when he saw that he would be hidden from view.

The thrall takes off and says what causing Hiriandi to chase after him?

Goodbye my master!

Who does Rolf figure out the robber is based on his strength and size?

Grettir the Strong

Who is the strongest man in all of Iceland?

Grettir the Strong

What flaw did Snorri see in Rolf's case?

Grettir was an outlaw and no outlaw had ever yet come into a suit at law.

What did Ondott have done with Einar's man that was slain?

Had him buried in secret so there would be no connection to Einar and Hiriandi's death.

What does Ondott suggest to Einar they should do when Rolf and Frodi turn to leave?

Have Hallvard murder Rolf with a spear while his back is turned.

What was everyone doing when Rolf arrived?

Having a noonday meal

Grettir is ashamed that he has been outwitted by a boy and asks Rolf why he did not kill him in his sleep. How does Rolf reply?

He believes Grettir is the only man in all of Iceland that can help him avenge his father's death.

Why does Frodi believe Rolf should request a peaceful atonement for his summons with Einar when Rolf asks him to go witness the summons?

He believes Rolf is in danger because Einar has so many men who can go against him. Continual blood-feuds are unchristian and evil.

How did Ondott learn about Grettir the Strong shooting the arrow for Rolf?

He came across the wayfarer who told him the story of the ewe and Rolf winning it back from Grettir.

Why is Einar angry with Ondott?

He did not destroy the tree and there might be a trial by bow to turn the slaying against him.

Why does Grettir return the ewe?

He did not know that Rolf's mother was a widow.

Why does Grettir believe Rolf is being vain?

Rolf asks if Grettir can shoot a bow farther than he and Grettir thinks that he is simply wanting to brag about his bow and arrow skills.

What causes the men to flee?

Rolf shoots at them with his bow

What shooting tests did all of the men participate in?

Shooting apples, sticks, a moving mark, a hoop swinging on a pole

What did Rolf do while Grettir slept?

Slowly and quietly scaled down the cliff with his bow.

Where does Rolf journey to?

Snorri's hall in Tongue to see if any of the fighting men can shoot an arrow father than him.

Who did Rolf run across on his way back home with the ewe?

Snorri, Flosi, and Kari

What are the two groups of fighting men called?

Southfirthers and Westfirthers

What season was it and why was this causing Hirandi so much stress?

Spring there was much hard work at Cragness

Who did Rolf approach first to shoot further than him and what happened?

Sure of Ere who overshot him by now more than 2 yards

What did Asdis as Rolf to do when he went to work with his father?

Take his bow and his father's sword and stay near to him.

What did Grettir not think was possible when he saw Rolf shoot with his bow?

That anyone could shoot that far with such a light bow.

Why does Snorri believe Hiriandi is dead?

He feared he would break his bounds

How does Thorod react to the laughter?

He gets up and leaves the hall saying he would not stay and be laughed at.

Why did Rolf return home and sit for 3 days and do or say nothing?

He had traveled all over the land and been unable to find someone to shoot further than him. He was afraid he wouldn't be able to bring a case against Einar at the next Althing.

Why does Snorri ask his steward for a stool with a cushion and embroidered cloth to be set next to him on the dais?

He has noticed Rolf and announces that he is a Soursop, his kindred on his mother's side and none of his kin has visited his hall for many years.

The men all eagerly grabbed their bows and sprang up because they believed what?

That it would be easy to shoot further than young Rolf.

What does Rolf call Frodi to witness?

That the man he had slain was a man of Einar's household.

Why is Hiriandi's thrall distracted?

He is watching for his signal to run towards the boundary.

How does Ondott mock Frodi when he and Rolf approach Einar's home?

He mimics his slow voice.

How does the robber defend himself against Rolf's arrows?

He quickly brushes them away with his sword no matter how quickly Rolf shoots the robber is just as quick with his sword.

Why is Grettir happy to shoot the arrow for Rolf? What conditions does he set for doing so?

He rarely gets to see other men. He wants safe passage promised to him as he comes and goes granted by the Quarter Court at the Althing.

Why does Hiriandi send Rolf to fetch his sword?

He saw the thrall signaling to someone in the willows on Einar's land and it makes him wary.

What was Hiriandi's dream about?

He was working the field and left his work for some good reason. He did not go a bow shot beyond the boundary but a copse of wolves sprang up from behind and killed him.

Grettir believed no man could scale the rock and how did Rolf answer him?

I am but a boy yet men call me Cragsman.

What does Rolf say he believes is the solution?

If any of the men can shoot 3 roods further than him his father's death will be proved unlawful and Einar will be punished.

Why was it easy to track the robber with the ewe?

It had rained and there were fresh tracks on the path.

How was Grettir's bow different from Rolf's?

It was heavy, thick, and scarcely shaped at all. Rolf could hardly bend it.

What does Kolbein suggest they do?

Journey to Einar's home, pull him from his house, and deal with him so that he can do no more evil.

Who does Frodi see is on their way to visit Snorri the Priest?

Kari and Flosi with a great company of fighting men

Who shot 3 roods further than Rolf making all think that the matter was settled? What happened when Rolf shot again?

Kari and his son Kolbein He was within a rood of their shots

How did Flosi and Kari become friends?

Kari's ship was wrecked and he had to ask Flosi for shelter. Flosi welcomed him in and the two were friends henceforth.

After Rolf tells his story to the men about the death of Hiriandi who is the first to speak his mind?

Kolbein the son of Flosi

Who leapt out of the willows and attacked Hiriandi?

Men with swords

Where was Hiriandi buried and how was he remembered?

On the edge of the cliff where the mariners could see. The first man of Iceland who lighted beacons against shipwreck.

Who did Rolf approach next and what happened?

Thord of Laxriver but that failed because Rolf was getting stronger and could now shoot even as far as Thord.

What is Snorri's son's name and why does everyone laugh when Snorri asks him to tell what he knows about Grettir.

Thorod Snorri believed his son was not manly enough and so sent him out on a quest to do some brave deed. He decided to challenge Grettir to a sword fight but Grettir simply blocked his sword with his shield and refused to strike back until Thorod was too exhausted to continue.

What does Flosi say is the great fault in their land? What experience is he referring to?

All are ready to proceed unlawfully. The Burning and the death of his kinsmen do to vengeance.

Why did Hiriandi feel that it was better to be an outlaw than be banned?

An outlaw can go where he pleases as long as he's not caught, like Grettir the Strong

What does the wayfarer say to Rolf about confronting the man who was driving the ewe?

To turn back because his life is worth more than the sheep.

What does Rolf as Frodi to do?

Try to shoot an arrow to the oak tree

Why does Rolf say Einar is responsible for Hiriandi's death when Einar claims to have not been present when he was killed?

What is done by a man's servants with his knowledge is as his own deed.

What do Old farmers in Broadfirth call a fine spring day's weather?

a Hiriandi's weather

What misfortune happened while Rolf was away from home?

a great man came and took their milk-ewe

Where did Grettir stop to rest?

a shelf on the crags protected from above by a cliff

Where did Hiriandi turn back to go home when he was unable to catch the thrall?

an old gnarled oak tree that stood amongst the willows

What did Rolf and Grettir eat for breakfast together?

dried meat and ewe's milk

Who does the servant tell Rolf are welcome at Snorri's house?

everyone

This is said of those who see their fate and avoid it not

fey

What does Ondott propose Rolf do?

give up his holding to Einar and become his man so he will have protection from all harm and when Einar's son Grani returns Rolf can be his bow-bearer.

What does Asdis try to get Hiriandi to do instead of work in the field when she hears his dream?

go fishing or ploughing away from the boundary

What does the robber do when he sees Rolf?

grins because it is just a boy

Why does Grettir sleep so fitfully?

he slew Glam the ghost who wastes Thorhallstead Glam put a spell on him causing him to see shapes in the dark and breaking his sleep

Why does Frodi believe Hiriandi was lawfully slain?

he was beyond the limit which Snorri set

What two vows did Rolf make?

he would show his fathers slaying was unlawful he would never be without his weapon within reach of his hand

Where will Grettir wait for Rolf to find out the results of the Althing inquiry?

in the hills north of the Thingvalla in the valley of the geysers.

Kari said that nothing should be done without the _________.

law

What did the men offer to Rolf that he would not accept? What did he accept instead?

money a cape from Snorri, a belt from Flosi, and a short sword from Kari

What is the price set upon Grettir's head?

nine hundreds in silver

Describe Snorri, the greatest man in all of Iceland.

small man, gray hair, thin beard, bright eyes of light blue

What did Rolf beg Frodi to do?

stay and help with the sowing (planting of the crops)

How does Snorri instruct Rolf?

summon Einar with a formal summons and make no mention of Grettir.

Describe Frodi the Smith's appearance What were his nicknames?

tall, heavy-jointed, long neck, long face, comical to look upon Frodi the Slow because he was slow moving and his mind worked slowly Whittle-Frodi because of the incident with the sheep.

What sin was Flosi absolved from in Rome? What sin was Kari absolved from in Rome?

the Burning his vengeance against Flosi and his men for the Burning

What did the 12 witnesses measure and vow to protect?

the distance to the oak tree the oak tree with be under the protection of the men of the Quarter so that it might not be cut down

Who does Rolf kill?

the thrall

What does Ondott and Einar summon Rolf for once they learn that Grettir is the arrow shooter?

the wounds he dealt and the man he slew when Hiriandi was attacked.

Who were the once bitter foes that sat on either side of Snorri?

1.Burning-Flosi who had burned Njal in his house 2.Kari, Njal's son-in-law.

How many neighbor's did Rolf summon to witness Hiriandi's burial?

12 men were summoned

How old is Rolf when he pursues the robber?

16

How long has Grettir been outlawed?

16 years

How far short does Rolf's first arrow fall?

3 roods

How much further did Grettir's arrow fly than Rolf's?

5 full roods

Why does Rolf exclaim that Einar shall become an outlaw?

A man has been found who can shoot the arrow

What is Thurid crooning to herself?

A song about the oak tree that needs to be destroyed.

How does Rolf believe he can prove his father was innocent?

By shooting an arrow as far as Hiriandi's tree

How did Rolf wake Grettir from his sleep?

By shooting an arrow into the ground next to him.

Why were the men at Fellstead cheerful even though some were wounded?

Hiriandi was dead and now only a boy stood between Einar and Cragness and they believed the boy would be easy to dispose of.

What did Rolf show to the 12 witnesses?

Hiriandi's wounds, the tree where he was killed.

Why was Grettir outlawed?

His ship was stranded in a bad storm, he swam across the icy cold waters to get to a hall where he saw lights to ask for help. When he entered the people there thought he was a troll and attacked him. He accidentally set the hall on fire while defending himself and it burned down killing all within it. One of the men burned was a son of a powerful man who made sure that Grettir was outlawed.

What does Asdis beg Hiriandi to take with him when he goes to work in the field? Does Hiriandi agree? why or why not?

His sword He won't take his sword because it gets in the way