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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the men of Norday gather to discuss politics?
(a) Kirk.
(b) Town hall.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Smithy.

2. Who does Jacob Olafson bring back with him to Norday Island?
(a) John, his son.
(b) Rena, an Indian from Canada.
(c) Will, his father.
(d) Mara, a seal wife.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hector Drummond?

2. How might the pastors of Norday Island be described?

3. What do the villagers eat while taking shelter in the broch?

4. How many Norday men are put on the list to be sent as seamen on His Majesty's men-of-war?

5. What brought Doctor Lamond down to the work site?

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