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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Will Olafson need help on the croft?
(a) Severe rheumatism.
(b) Alzheimer's disease.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Laziness.

2. What does the prior of the monastery feed Sir MacTavish and his squire?
(a) Grilled trout and new-fired bread.
(b) Whiskey and ale.
(c) Cold soup and crackers.
(d) Communion wafers.

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

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

5. Who is the chief body guard of Prince Boris?
(a) Immense man named Illyich.
(b) Pack of silver wolves.
(c) Bear named Ivan.
(d) Rolf Rolfson.

6. Who is Hector Drummond?
(a) Teacher at Thorfinn's school.
(b) Beachcomber.
(c) Norday Island's minister from Borders.
(d) Bishop of all Orkney.

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

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

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

10. What is the name of Willum Holm's horse?
(a) Plough-horse.
(b) Rat-catcher.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Madeline.

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

12. Who is the most lazy and useless boy who ever went to Norday school?
(a) Thorfinn Ragnarson.
(b) Mr. Simon.
(c) Bob Bush.
(d) Matthew Ragnarson.

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

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

15. Who is the new proprietor of Norday's only inn and pub?
(a) Ayre.
(b) MacTavish.
(c) Taing.
(d) Ragnarson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Hieronymus?

3. What language does Rolf Rolfson speak?

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

5. Who are the Varingers?

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