Icelandic Language and Literature
  • 1. Who is considered one of the most famous Icelandic authors?
A) Halldór Laxness
B) Jane Austen
C) Ernest Hemingway
D) J.R.R. Tolkien
  • 2. Which genre is the Icelandic medieval literature primarily known for?
A) Thriller
B) Science Fiction
C) Romance
D) Sagas
  • 3. What is the name of the volcano that erupted in Iceland in 2010 causing widespread disruption?
A) Mount St. Helens
B) Vesuvius
C) Mauna Loa
D) Eyjafjallajökull
  • 4. What is the traditional Icelandic fermented shark called?
A) Kimchi
B) Hákarl
C) Ceviche
D) Sushi
  • 5. In Icelandic, what does 'takk fyrir' mean?
A) Goodbye
B) Please
C) Hello
D) Thank you
  • 6. What is the most famous hot spring in Iceland?
A) Yellow Pool
B) Red River
C) Green Lake
D) Blue Lagoon
  • 7. Which of these is a traditional Icelandic holiday celebrated in midwinter?
A) Thanksgiving
B) Diwali
C) Carnival
D) Þorrablót
  • 8. What is the traditional Icelandic woolen sweater called?
A) Poncho
B) Cardigan
C) Lopapeysa
D) Hoodie
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