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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Scottish is a fusion of what two languages?
(a) Irish and English.
(b) Presbyterian and German.
(c) Gaelic and Lallans.
(d) English and Roman.

2. Upon what craft does Thorfinn return to Norday Island from Byzantine?
(a) Saint Sebastian.
(b) Magna Carta.
(c) Saint Magnus.
(d) Maria Theresa.

3. After his adventure with what does Thorfinn step on the shores of Norday Island?
(a) Two black lambs.
(b) Seven pieces of silver in his purse.
(c) A servant from Greece.
(d) A bag of gold tied to his belt.

4. What sea does the Volga empty into?
(a) Japanese sea.
(b) Black sea.
(c) Atlantic ocean.
(d) Sea of time.

5. What do the villagers eat while taking shelter in the broch?
(a) Vegetable stew, hamburgers and cold, dark water.
(b) Dried beef and fish.
(c) Nuts, berries and small dried sardines.
(d) Beef broth, broiled halibut, barley bread and ale.

6. Where does Thorfinn wake up at the end of chapter 1?
(a) Soft hay on highest hill in Norday.
(b) Shore of the ocean.
(c) Barn loft above the cattle.
(d) Bow of his father's yole.

7. When Sir James MacTavish arrives at the monastery what are the monks doing?
(a) Preparing to escape.
(b) Engaged in battle.
(c) Archery.
(d) Singing.

8. What is Jacob Olafson's daughter's name?
(a) Smylder.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Janet.
(d) Isa.

9. Where is Mr. Simon hoping to go on vacation with Miss Cameron?
(a) Italy.
(b) Brittany.
(c) New York City.
(d) Africa.

10. What are iron rations?
(a) Thick red tomato soup.
(b) Oatcakes and water.
(c) Heavy chunks of meat with salt.
(d) Flattened slices of beef.

11. What is the place named Ingle?
(a) Harbor bar.
(b) County seat.
(c) Village store.
(d) Ragnarson's farm.

12. What is Hector Drummond known for?
(a) Sailing and fishing.
(b) Gardening expertise.
(c) Excellent horseback riding skill.
(d) His beautiful, mellifluous voice.

13. What is the name of Jacob Olafson's boat?
(a) Seashell.
(b) Scallop.
(c) Seagone.
(d) Sandwashed.

14. Why does Thorfinn miss the great battle at Stirling Castle?
(a) He drinks too much whiskey.
(b) He sleeps through it.
(c) He falls off a cliff into a river.
(d) He's hiding in a cave.

15. What does "The Song of the Broch" promise?
(a) No trouble will ever come again.
(b) The sea will overtake the broch in time.
(c) The broch will always be in good repair.
(d) Stones will crumble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first meal the Eastern Emperor serves them?

2. Who does Jacob Olafson bring back with him to Norday Island?

3. What are the Varingers fed on a daily basis?

4. What type of wood does Albert Laird use to make his cradles?

5. What instrument does the boy poet of the broch play?

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