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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the island's only "person of quality?"
(a) Thorfinn Ragnarson.
(b) Bishop Michael of Orkney.
(c) Mr. Harcourt-Smithers, the laird.
(d) Isa Estquoy, the sheriff.

3. What does Prince Boris serve at the feast for the main course?
(a) Fried oysters.
(b) Casserole of hearts.
(c) Head of a boar.
(d) Blood pudding.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sir James MacTavish purchase the horse Seamus?

2. In chapter 2, who does Thorfinn dream of?

3. How long does it take for Thorfinn to make the journey back to Norday Island from the Eastern Empire?

4. What are iron rations?

5. What instrument does the boy poet of the broch play?

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