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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose relics are rumored to be taken to the war at Stirling Castle?
(a) Angel Gabriel.
(b) Saint Theresa.
(c) Saint Magnus.
(d) Saint Charles.

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

3. What does Jess the tinker wife sell on her journey from place to place?
(a) Cosmetics and hair pieces.
(b) Needles, fabric and trinkets.
(c) Fireplace tools.
(d) Supplies for lambing.

4. Who doesn't show up for Madeline's wedding?
(a) The groom's family.
(b) Her groom.
(c) Her brother, Jacob.
(d) The pastor.

5. Who does the title of chapter 3 "A Man's Life" refer to?
(a) Thorfinn.
(b) Matthew Ragnarson.
(c) Old man on the island.
(d) Child reaching manhood.

6. Who is Hector Drummond?
(a) Beachcomber.
(b) Norday Island's minister from Borders.
(c) Teacher at Thorfinn's school.
(d) Bishop of all Orkney.

7. In chapter 2, where are the knight and his squire headed?
(a) German ports.
(b) Irish
(c) Stirling Castle.
(d) English countryside.

8. What is the village opinion of Miss Cameron?
(a) Sweet as candy.
(b) Bold as brass.
(c) Quiet as a mouse.
(d) Soft as a feather pillow.

9. Who is the chief body guard of Prince Boris?
(a) Bear named Ivan.
(b) Pack of silver wolves.
(c) Immense man named Illyich.
(d) Rolf Rolfson.

10. What do the Norweigan sailors look like?
(a) Blue eyes and golden hair.
(b) Small, crooked backed men.
(c) Black skin and golden eyes.
(d) Heavy red-faced, dark haired men.

11. What happens if the Scottish soldiers at Stirling Castle can capture an English lord?
(a) They will sell him into slavery.
(b) They will exchange him for ransom money.
(c) The lord will be married to one of their daughters.
(d) The English lord will improve their Scottish accent.

12. What is Hector Drummond known for?
(a) Sailing and fishing.
(b) Gardening expertise.
(c) His beautiful, mellifluous voice.
(d) Excellent horseback riding skill.

13. Who sees the ship of the Sea King in the distance?
(a) Village watchman.
(b) King of Norday.
(c) Thorfinn Ragnarson.
(d) The Broch.

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

15. In chapter 2, who does Thorfinn dream of?
(a) Sir James MacTavish.
(b) Sir Joshua John.
(c) Sir Thomas Simon.
(d) Sir Robert Roberts.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the 1930s what does the broch on Norday Island look like?

3. In Thorfinn's dream of broch building who comes up with the idea?

4. What is the name of the shepherd who lives up in the high mountain pass in chapter 2?

5. What is the first meal the Eastern Emperor serves them?

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