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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 1930s what does the broch on Norday Island look like?
(a) Three entwined circular structures made of small stones.
(b) 40 foot stone castle structure in village center.
(c) No longer exists.
(d) Circular ruin on the shore's edge.

2. What does Matthew Ragnarson buy from the village store at the beginning of chapter 1?
(a) Stamps, glue and a letter opener.
(b) An ounce of bogey roll, box of matches and four bars of chocolate.
(c) Horse feed, leather soap and a cigar.
(d) Flour, eggs and ham.

3. What does Albert Laird make for Olafson?
(a) Raft.
(b) Clock.
(c) Tables.
(d) Coffin.

4. Where is Mr. Simon hoping to go on vacation with Miss Cameron?
(a) Italy.
(b) New York City.
(c) Brittany.
(d) Africa.

5. What job does Jock Seatter do in Norday?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Lobsterman.
(c) Politician.
(d) Beachcomber.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what boat does the present laird, Mr. Harcourt-Smithers, arrive in chapter 5?

2. What secret thing does Thorfinn bring to Jacob Olafson?

3. Who are the Varingers?

4. What do the Norweigan sailors look like?

5. Why is the present laird so poor?

(see the answer key)

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