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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the beautiful woman Orud and his men capture?
(a) Alida.
(b) Glenda.
(c) Venus.
(d) Melena.

2. What does Uncle David do with the axes immediately after splitting the log?
(a) Puts them in another log.
(b) Sharpens them.
(c) Puts them on the ground.
(d) Puts one on each shoulder.

3. Who do the people of the village blame for their troubles?
(a) Venus.
(b) Orud.
(c) Neptune.
(d) Melena.

4. How does the foreman get Alen out of the cabin?
(a) He summons help.
(b) He uses an ax to widen the door.
(c) He takes a day to build up his strength.
(d) He builds a small wagon.

5. What is Orud's helmet made of?
(a) Silver.
(b) Steel.
(c) Brass.
(d) Copper.

6. When another man also wants the woman as his wife, how is the argument settled?
(a) The woman chooses.
(b) The other men on the ship decide.
(c) Orud and the man fight.
(d) Orud and the man draw straws.

7. What color is the hair of the woman Orud and his men capture?
(a) Black.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Red-gold.
(d) Brown.

8. What does Eldon say he has to do after Uncle David splits the log?
(a) Write it down.
(b) Go tell Father.
(c) Go to him.
(d) Take a nap.

9. What is the purpose of soaking his helmet in a substance?
(a) It turns red.
(b) He is very strong.
(c) It is shiny.
(d) It is easier to put on.

10. For what are the logs to be used?
(a) They'll be used to build a new barn.
(b) They'll be used for fencing.
(c) They'll be sold for extra money.
(d) They'll be used for firewood.

11. Where is the special place Wayne and Eldon sometimes meet to talk?
(a) Under their bed.
(b) In the meadow near the barn.
(c) In the hayloft.
(d) At the back of the granary.

12. How does the woman escape from where she's being held?
(a) She slips through the bars.
(b) Another man helps her escape.
(c) She climbs through a window.
(d) She uses magic.

13. What is Uncle David carrying when he returns from the granary?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A saddle.
(c) Two axes.
(d) A saw.

14. What does Uncle David say the young woodcutter could do with a match?
(a) Cook an entire meal.
(b) Kill a turkey.
(c) Start a forest fire.
(d) Cut it in half so that both halves lit.

15. Orud's helmet is soaked in ______________.
(a) Melted copper.
(b) Oil.
(c) Water.
(d) Salt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Uncle David say he was when he heard the story of Orud?

2. What color is Alida's hair?

3. What is the problem the foreman faces with getting Alen out of the cabin?

4. What do people think when they see Alen's body on the way to town?

5. What is the injury Eldon receives in the fight?

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