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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Solan Goose?
(a) Bicycle for two.
(b) Roasted young goose.
(c) Swedish ship.
(d) Russian duck.

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

3. Who are the Varingers?
(a) Archers in the Royal Army.
(b) Underwater spies for Byzantine tribes.
(c) Guards of the waterways of Europe.
(d) Elite guard of the eastern emperor.

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 days.
(d) Two years.

5. Who sails to Byzantine with Earl Rognvald of Orkney?
(a) Nordic horsemen of old.
(b) Matthew Ragnarson.
(c) Tina Lynde.
(d) Bishop William of Orkney.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Volga river take the Viking crew?

2. What are the Varingers fed on a daily basis?

3. Where do the men of Norday gather to discuss politics?

4. In chapter 2, where are the knight and his squire headed?

5. What does the prior of the monastery feed Sir MacTavish and his squire?

(see the answer key)

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