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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Selkie?
(a) Thorfinn's collie.
(b) Isa's cat.
(c) Laird's two year old chestnut colt.
(d) Sophie's twin sister.

2. In the actual history what happens to Prince Charles Edward after he escapes?
(a) He lives a life of exile, disappointment, and alcoholism.
(b) He marries a Russian Princess and lives in great splendor.
(c) He commits suicide rather than face execution.
(d) He becomes the ruler of France.

3. What does Jacob find when he finally returns to Norday and walks to his childhood home?
(a) His sister and her large brood of children.
(b) His father and mother waiting for him.
(c) A deserted rundown farm.
(d) A step brother who has taken over the place.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thorfinn deal with the tension in his family in chapter 6?

2. What do the three young lady typists bring with them to Norday?

3. What are the names of Matthew Ragnarson's daughters?

4. What does the greatest English sage of the 18th century say, according to chapter 6?

5. What is a kirk?

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