"They Came on Viking Ships" Quiz
A young girl named Solveig navigates love, loss, and the clash of cultures when Vikings raid her village in ninth-century Ireland.
historical fiction | 288 pages | Published in 2005
Play the quiz
Test your knowledge about the book "They Came on Viking Ships". We have come up with 10 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
10 questions available
Essay questions
These essay questions are meant to be used as a starting point for your essay or research paper.
- Discuss the significance of the title 'They Came on Viking Ships' and its connection to the overall theme of the book.
- Analyze the character of Solveig and her growth throughout the story. How does her journey shape her personality and beliefs?
- Examine the portrayal of Viking culture in the book. How does the author challenge or reinforce common stereotypes about Vikings?
- Discuss the role of women in Viking society as depicted in the novel. How do the female characters defy traditional gender roles?
- Explore the theme of adventure in the book. How do the characters' experiences on the Viking ships shape their understanding of the world?
- Analyze the relationship between the Vikings and the native people they encounter in the story. How does the clash of cultures impact the characters' actions and beliefs?
- Discuss the motif of bravery in 'They Came on Viking Ships.' How do the characters demonstrate courage in the face of danger and uncertainty?
- Examine the importance of storytelling and oral tradition in Viking culture as portrayed in the book. How do stories shape the characters' identities and understanding of the world?
- Analyze the role of fate and destiny in the book. How do the characters' beliefs in fate influence their decisions and actions?
- Discuss the impact of colonization on the native people in the story. How does the arrival of the Vikings disrupt their way of life?
