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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do villagers laugh at Albert Laird's announcement that his cradle is for Millie Smith?
(a) Millie is a horse.
(b) He only makes coffins.
(c) Millie has 22 children already.
(d) Millie is 75 and a widow for 55 years.

2. What three chocolate bars are mentioned in chapter 6's description of the festival celebration?
(a) LIndt, Swiss and Bardor.
(b) Hershey, Ghiradelhi and Snickers.
(c) Cadbury, Fry and Rowntree.
(d) Milk, Dark and Semi-Sweet.

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

4. In chapter 2, who does Thorfinn dream of?
(a) Sir James MacTavish.
(b) Sir Joshua John.
(c) Sir Thomas Simon.
(d) Sir Robert Roberts.

5. How might the pastors of Norday Island be described?
(a) Good farmers.
(b) Eccentric.
(c) Stellar leaders.
(d) Politicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sir James MacTavish arrives at the monastery what are the monks doing?

2. What do the Scottish and Irish laborers do when they arrive?

3. Who sees the ship of the Sea King in the distance?

4. How is Thorfinn's pet monkey dressed?

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

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