Norse women

The transcript describes the daily life of a woman who balances household and farm duties, including caring for children, the sick, and the elderly. She enjoys socializing with other women while weaving. The woman feels fortunate to have a supportive husband and a slave from Greece who assists her. She values her autonomy in choosing her husband and reflects on the importance of mutual respect in marriage.

What are some of the responsibilities mentioned by the narrator in managing the household and farm?

• Teaching children

• Cooking and cleaning

• Building houses

• Fishing

What activity does the narrator enjoy while socializing with other women?

• Gardening

• Spinning and weaving

• Baking bread

• Singing

Where was the slave, who helps the narrator, originally from?

• Rome

• Egypt

• Greece

• Persia

How does the narrator feel about her choice of husband?

• Regretful

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Fortunate

What action would the narrator take if her husband were to mistreat her?

• Leave the village

• Endure the situation

• Seek help from neighbors

• Confront him and seek divorce