Viking Writing Quiz – Grade 4

Which sentence gives more details?

• The Viking sailed in a boat.

• The brave Viking rowed his longship through cold waters.

• The Viking used a boat.

• A Viking traveled.

Which sentence gives more exciting details?

• The Viking wore a helmet.

• The Viking had something on his head.

• The Viking wore a shiny metal helmet with big horns that sparkled in the sunlight.

• He had a hat.

Choose the best sentence that tells a lot.

• The Viking found treasure.

• The brave warrior found a big chest full of shiny gold coins and beautiful jewels.

• The Viking got something.

• He found a box.

What makes writing more fun?

• Using periods

• Using big letters

• Adding fun details with describing words and actions

• Using short words

What is the BEST word to describe a Viking ship?

• Round

• Fast

• Creaky

• Blue

Which word fits best: 'The Viking raised his (a)   before battle.'

• book

• sword
• shoe

• spoon

Which is a better opening for a Viking story?

• I went on a trip.

• The cold wind blew as we sailed on the big waves.

• It was really cold.

• I was on a boat.

On a Viking longship, what might you see and hear?

• Calm seas and silence

• Oars splashing and warriors shouting

• Desert landscapes and animal sounds

• Snow falling and birds chirping

How might a young Viking feel before their first raid?

• Excited and nervous

• Bored and uninterested

• Angry and upset

• Sleepy and tired

Which of the following sets of words could be used to describe a Viking village?

• New, City, Factory

• Calm, Far away, Future

• Old-fashioned, Busy, Made of wood

• Empty, Hot, Metal