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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is at the center of a broch?
(a) Sleeping quarters for children.
(b) Cookstoves.
(c) A deep well.
(d) Stable for horses.

2. How is Thorfinn's pet monkey dressed?
(a) Greek costume.
(b) Roman costume.
(c) Uniform of Norsemen.
(d) Uniform of Varingers.

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

4. On what day of the week does Olafson die?
(a) Monday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Sunday.

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

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

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

8. When are the brochs first built in the Orkney islands?
(a) 15 years ago.
(b) 10,000 years ago.
(c) 200 years ago.
(d) 2,000 years ago.

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

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

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

12. What is claimed and sealed for Scotland in 1314?
(a) Stirling Castle.
(b) Economic prosperity.
(c) Freedom from Germany.
(d) Independence.

13. What happens if the Scottish soldiers at Stirling Castle can capture an English lord?
(a) They will sell him into slavery.
(b) They will exchange him for ransom money.
(c) The lord will be married to one of their daughters.
(d) The English lord will improve their Scottish accent.

14. What is the name of Olafson's farm?
(a) Scallop.
(b) Gray Head.
(c) Near Coast.
(d) Smylder.

15. What is a sign that the broch is being neglected?
(a) The door rots and falls away.
(b) The entire castle collapses.
(c) The well dries up.
(d) A stone falls during a winter tempest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do villagers laugh at Albert Laird's announcement that his cradle is for Millie Smith?

2. Who are the Varingers?

3. What is the name of Willum Holm's horse?

4. When does Jacob Olafson die?

5. What does Prince Boris serve at the feast for the main course?

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