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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sails to Byzantine with Earl Rognvald of Orkney?
(a) Tina Lynde.
(b) Matthew Ragnarson.
(c) Bishop William of Orkney.
(d) Nordic horsemen of old.

2. In the 1930s what does the broch on Norday Island look like?
(a) No longer exists.
(b) 40 foot stone castle structure in village center.
(c) Circular ruin on the shore's edge.
(d) Three entwined circular structures made of small stones.

3. In Thorfinn's dream of broch building who comes up with the idea?
(a) The magician of stones and circles.
(b) Old Jacob Olafson.
(c) Lord High Chancellor in London.
(d) The children of Norday Island.

4. What happens when the Sea King ship is sighted?
(a) Flocks are driven in, fishermen hide in caves, families in the broch.
(b) Everyone runs to boats and tries to escape the island.
(c) The army is sent to shore to defend the village.
(d) All gather in the church and pray.

5. What is the primary image of "The Song of the Broch?"
(a) Stone mother.
(b) Eagles alighting.
(c) Storm clouds brewing.
(d) Danger from afar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hector Drummond known for?

2. What is the Kitty Fea?

3. Who is Selkie?

4. What type of "disease" does Thorfinn have when the military comes looking for him?

5. According to author Brown, what does the real self seek?

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