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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sails to Byzantine with Earl Rognvald of Orkney?
(a) Matthew Ragnarson.
(b) Bishop William of Orkney.
(c) Nordic horsemen of old.
(d) Tina Lynde.

2. What do the knight and his squire eat on the way to their destination in Chapter 2?
(a) Fresh boar, pork sausage and soft white biscuits.
(b) Scottish shortbread, tea and crumpets.
(c) Dried bear meat, cherries and hot scones.
(d) Oatmeal, salt herring and whatever they can find on the road.

3. What language does Rolf Rolfson speak?
(a) Italian.
(b) Russian.
(c) He is mute.
(d) Norse.

4. Why does Will Olafson need help on the croft?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Severe rheumatism.
(c) Alzheimer's disease.
(d) Cancer.

5. What does Jacob find when he finally returns to Norday and walks to his childhood home?
(a) A step brother who has taken over the place.
(b) His father and mother waiting for him.
(c) His sister and her large brood of children.
(d) A deserted rundown farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the most lazy and useless boy who ever went to Norday school?

2. How long does it take for Thorfinn to make the journey back to Norday Island from the Eastern Empire?

3. What does Jacob prefer over farming?

4. What leader shatters the English army at Stirling Castle?

5. What do the visitors bring to the Prince Boris in Thorfinn's first dream?

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