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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does old Jacob's rheumatics disappear?
(a) Hard at work in the fields.
(b) Reading scripture in church.
(c) Caring for the farm animals.
(d) Out at sea on the Scallop.

2. Why are there no windows in a broch?
(a) For protection from enemies.
(b) Windows are thought to be evil.
(c) There is nothing to see.
(d) The stones would collapse around the window.

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

4. What is Jeremy Smith watching during the school lesson about brochs?
(a) Dolphins swimming just past the harbor.
(b) The swirling, turning clouds.
(c) A pack of wild dogs chasing a fawn.
(d) His father boat, the Willa May.

5. Where is King Robert's palace named Holyrood?
(a) Edinburgh.
(b) Wales.
(c) Norday.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is claimed and sealed for Scotland in 1314?

2. Who is the island's only "person of quality?"

3. Why do villagers laugh at Albert Laird's announcement that his cradle is for Millie Smith?

4. Scottish is a fusion of what two languages?

5. In Thorfinn's dream of broch building who comes up with the idea?

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