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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 Willum Holm's horse?
(a) Plough-horse.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Madeline.
(d) Rat-catcher.

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

3. What keeps Thorfinn awake during church services?
(a) Eating sweets.
(b) Playing the piano.
(c) Counting sheep.
(d) Singing hymns.

4. What are the Varingers fed on a daily basis?
(a) Bear, goose and wild duck.
(b) Sturgeon and wild geese.
(c) Bread, cheese, olives and beer.
(d) Moose, elk and wolf meat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the knight and his squire eat on the way to their destination in Chapter 2?

2. What does Jacob prefer over farming?

3. What song is Olafson singing right before he dies?

4. Why does Will Olafson need help on the croft?

5. Who is Hieronymus?

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