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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Jacob Olafson die?
(a) November 3rd.
(b) April 1st.
(c) December 25th.
(d) August 9th.

2. In the 1930s what does the broch on Norday Island look like?
(a) 40 foot stone castle structure in village center.
(b) Three entwined circular structures made of small stones.
(c) Circular ruin on the shore's edge.
(d) No longer exists.

3. What does Jacob prefer over farming?
(a) Carving.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Working at the smithy.
(d) Writing books.

4. What does Prince Boris serve at the feast for the main course?
(a) Fried oysters.
(b) Head of a boar.
(c) Blood pudding.
(d) Casserole of hearts.

5. Who takes Thorfinn back from the Eastern Empire to Norday Island?
(a) Rolf Rolfson.
(b) Viking pirates.
(c) Earl Rognvald.
(d) Emperor Manuel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the village opinion of Miss Cameron?

2. What is the primary image of "The Song of the Broch?"

3. What will the Bishop drink after his choppy steamer crosses from Aberdeen?

4. What is the name of the shepherd who lives up in the high mountain pass in chapter 2?

5. Who is the island's only "person of quality?"

(see the answer key)

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