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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jacob Olafson's daughter's name?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Janet.
(c) Smylder.
(d) Isa.

2. What does the knight carry with him to his destination in Chapter 2?
(a) Tartan, linen leggings, rice paper boots and mask.
(b) Leather bindings, saddle bag and horsewhip.
(c) Helmet, rusty breastplate, pike, axe, and dagger.
(d) Broad sword, bow and arrow.

3. What will the Bishop drink after his choppy steamer crosses from Aberdeen?
(a) Ice tea.
(b) Vagabond's mix.
(c) Old Orkney whiskey.
(d) Hot milk.

4. When does old Jacob's rheumatics disappear?
(a) Out at sea on the Scallop.
(b) Hard at work in the fields.
(c) Reading scripture in church.
(d) Caring for the farm animals.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is this "crudded milk, fantastical puff-paste" that George Mackay Brown speaks of in chapter 6?

2. What is Hector Drummond known for?

3. Why does Thorfinn miss the great battle at Stirling Castle?

4. What is the village opinion of Miss Cameron?

5. What is the name of Olafson's farm?

(see the answer key)

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