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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the shepherd who lives up in the high mountain pass in chapter 2?
(a) Saint Andrew of Scottland.
(b) Sorley the shepherd of Drumnadrochit.
(c) Manny the shepherd of Orkney.
(d) Seamus the master of the Borey.

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

3. What do the knight and his squire eat on the way to their destination in Chapter 2?
(a) Scottish shortbread, tea and crumpets.
(b) Oatmeal, salt herring and whatever they can find on the road.
(c) Dried bear meat, cherries and hot scones.
(d) Fresh boar, pork sausage and soft white biscuits.

4. What nationality was King Robert the Bruce?
(a) English.
(b) German.
(c) Scottish.
(d) Irish.

5. Who is Hector Drummond?
(a) Norday Island's minister from Borders.
(b) Bishop of all Orkney.
(c) Beachcomber.
(d) Teacher at Thorfinn's school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are iron rations?

2. How is Thorfinn's pet monkey dressed?

3. Who digs Olafson's grave?

4. What is the Solan Goose?

5. Who does Jacob Olafson bring back with him to Norday Island?

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