In Njal's Saga, how do Njal and Bergthora choose to meet their deaths?

A. They lay themselves down on the bed while the house burns around them.
B. They try to fight off the flames as long as possible.
C. They rush out to meet Flosi and his men, weapon in hand, and are hacked down on their own doorstep.
D. They kneel down and pray until they succumb to smoke inhalation.


A. They lay themselves down on the bed while the house burns around them.

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