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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Madeline Olafson marry?
(a) Robert Brown.
(b) Peedie Sabiston.
(c) Jock Seatter.
(d) Mr. Snoodie.

2. What is Hector Drummond known for?
(a) Gardening expertise.
(b) Excellent horseback riding skill.
(c) His beautiful, mellifluous voice.
(d) Sailing and fishing.

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

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

5. What does Jacob find when he finally returns to Norday and walks to his childhood home?
(a) His sister and her large brood of children.
(b) A step brother who has taken over the place.
(c) A deserted rundown farm.
(d) His father and mother waiting for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are iron rations?

2. Upon what craft does Thorfinn return to Norday Island from Byzantine?

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

4. Why does Thorfinn miss the great battle at Stirling Castle?

5. Who are the Varingers?

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