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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Madeline Olafson marry?
(a) Mr. Snoodie.
(b) Robert Brown.
(c) Jock Seatter.
(d) Peedie Sabiston.

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

4. Whose relics are rumored to be taken to the war at Stirling Castle?
(a) Angel Gabriel.
(b) Saint Magnus.
(c) Saint Theresa.
(d) Saint Charles.

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

6. What language does Rolf Rolfson speak?
(a) He is mute.
(b) Italian.
(c) Norse.
(d) Russian.

7. What keeps Thorfinn awake during church services?
(a) Eating sweets.
(b) Counting sheep.
(c) Singing hymns.
(d) Playing the piano.

8. Where does the Volga river take the Viking crew?
(a) Russia.
(b) Byzantine.
(c) Africa.
(d) Scotland.

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

10. 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.

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

12. Where does Sir James MacTavish purchase the horse Seamus?
(a) Navastan.
(b) Dunnet.
(c) Norday.
(d) Sonder.

13. What do the visitors bring to the Prince Boris in Thorfinn's first dream?
(a) White horse.
(b) Iron ore.
(c) Butterfly nets.
(d) Kegs of brandy.

14. What do the knight and his squire eat on the way to their destination in Chapter 2?
(a) Oatmeal, salt herring and whatever they can find on the road.
(b) Dried bear meat, cherries and hot scones.
(c) Fresh boar, pork sausage and soft white biscuits.
(d) Scottish shortbread, tea and crumpets.

15. Why can't the Vikings return to Sweden?
(a) King outlawed them for killing his casteelan.
(b) They have forgotten how to speak Swedish.
(c) Enemies have taken over their village.
(d) They long for adventure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jeremy Smith watching during the school lesson about brochs?

2. What do the men of Norday clean their pipes with?

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

4. Who digs Olafson's grave?

5. What political persuasion describes Thomas Vass?

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