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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What song is Olafson singing right before he dies?
(a) "Heave away, heave"
(b) "My Bonnie lies over the ocean"
(c) "Another day has come and gone"
(d) "Andrew Ross the Orkney sailor"

3. Who is Isa Estquoy?
(a) Thorfinn's mother.
(b) Reverend Drummond's daughter.
(c) Norday's shopkeeper.
(d) Norday's matchmaker.

4. What is a press-gang?
(a) Entertainers.
(b) Thieving marauders.
(c) Wine makers.
(d) Military recruiters.

5. When the original Hall burns down, where does the laird stay that winter?
(a) Cave on isle of Westray.
(b) With Isa Estavoy.
(c) Hovel on grounds of original Hall.
(d) London hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rooms does the laird's Hall have?

2. What does "The Song of the Broch" promise?

3. What awkward announcement does Matthew Ragnarson make to his children in chapter 6?

4. Who is Thomas Vass?

5. What does the Norday pastor pick up "beside the ocean of time" in chapter 5?

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