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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the present laird so poor?
(a) He has chosen a life of poverty and contemplation.
(b) His grandfather had to sell all his land.
(c) Norday is poor.
(d) He spent his money on women and wine.

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

3. 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) Broad sword, bow and arrow.
(d) Helmet, rusty breastplate, pike, axe, and dagger.

4. What are the names of Mr. Harcourt-Smither's granddaughters?
(a) Josie and Margaret.
(b) Debbie and Penny.
(c) Mara and Vass.
(d) Ragna and Magdalena.

5. Where does Thorfinn wake up at the end of chapter 1?
(a) Barn loft above the cattle.
(b) Bow of his father's yole.
(c) Shore of the ocean.
(d) Soft hay on highest hill in Norday.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thorfinn imagine Prince Charles life after the escape?

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

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

4. Who is the muse chapter 5 is named for?

5. After his adventure with what does Thorfinn step on the shores of Norday Island?

(see the answer key)

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