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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sir James MacTavish arrives at the monastery what are the monks doing?
(a) Singing.
(b) Engaged in battle.
(c) Preparing to escape.
(d) Archery.

2. How is Thorfinn's pet monkey dressed?
(a) Uniform of Varingers.
(b) Greek costume.
(c) Roman costume.
(d) Uniform of Norsemen.

3. After his adventure with what does Thorfinn step on the shores of Norday Island?
(a) A bag of gold tied to his belt.
(b) Seven pieces of silver in his purse.
(c) Two black lambs.
(d) A servant from Greece.

4. What does the prior of the monastery feed Sir MacTavish and his squire?
(a) Whiskey and ale.
(b) Communion wafers.
(c) Grilled trout and new-fired bread.
(d) Cold soup and crackers.

5. Why does Thorfinn miss the great battle at Stirling Castle?
(a) He's hiding in a cave.
(b) He falls off a cliff into a river.
(c) He drinks too much whiskey.
(d) He sleeps through it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't the Vikings return to Sweden?

2. What are the names of Matthew Ragnarson's daughters?

3. What leader shatters the English army at Stirling Castle?

4. What sea does the Volga empty into?

5. Where is King Robert's palace named Holyrood?

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