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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the visitors bring to the Prince Boris in Thorfinn's first dream?
(a) Kegs of brandy.
(b) Iron ore.
(c) Butterfly nets.
(d) White horse.

2. What is the primary image of "The Song of the Broch?"
(a) Eagles alighting.
(b) Stone mother.
(c) Storm clouds brewing.
(d) Danger from afar.

3. Who does Jacob Olafson bring back with him to Norday Island?
(a) John, his son.
(b) Will, his father.
(c) Mara, a seal wife.
(d) Rena, an Indian from Canada.

4. How long does it take for Thorfinn to make the journey back to Norday Island from the Eastern Empire?
(a) Six months.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Two days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sea does the Volga empty into?

2. What is Jeremy Smith watching during the school lesson about brochs?

3. What does Jess the tinker wife sell on her journey from place to place?

4. What happens when Fergus tries to break into the broch?

5. Scottish is a fusion of what two languages?

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