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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do the men of Norday clean their pipes with?
(a) Seagull feathers.
(b) Lobster claws.
(c) Saltwater peter.
(d) Political argument.

4. What is the name of the shepherd who lives up in the high mountain pass in chapter 2?
(a) Seamus the master of the Borey.
(b) Sorley the shepherd of Drumnadrochit.
(c) Saint Andrew of Scottland.
(d) Manny the shepherd of Orkney.

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

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

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

8. What do most islanders feel about Olafson's death?
(a) Confused.
(b) Enraged.
(c) Happy.
(d) Sorry.

9. What is a kirk?
(a) Church.
(b) Golf course.
(c) Outhouse.
(d) Small hill of grass.

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

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

12. What is the first meal the Eastern Emperor serves them?
(a) Wafer thin slices of chocolate.
(b) Eggs, dolphin's fins, young eaglets and fruits.
(c) Unleavened bread and olive oil.
(d) Cold porridge.

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

14. What does Albert Laird make for Olafson?
(a) Coffin.
(b) Tables.
(c) Clock.
(d) Raft.

15. What are the names of Matthew Ragnarson's daughters?
(a) Rita, Mildred and Margaret.
(b) Rounda, Tilta and Frontario.
(c) Isa, Tina and Bella.
(d) Inga, Sigrid and Ragna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who digs Olafson's grave?

2. What leader shatters the English army at Stirling Castle?

3. What does Jess the tinker wife sell on her journey from place to place?

4. In chapter 2, where are the knight and his squire headed?

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

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