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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the Varingers?
(a) Archers in the Royal Army.
(b) Elite guard of the eastern emperor.
(c) Underwater spies for Byzantine tribes.
(d) Guards of the waterways of Europe.

2. After his adventure with what does Thorfinn step on the shores of Norday Island?
(a) Seven pieces of silver in his purse.
(b) A servant from Greece.
(c) Two black lambs.
(d) A bag of gold tied to his belt.

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

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

5. What does the knight carry with him to his destination in Chapter 2?
(a) Broad sword, bow and arrow.
(b) Leather bindings, saddle bag and horsewhip.
(c) Tartan, linen leggings, rice paper boots and mask.
(d) Helmet, rusty breastplate, pike, axe, and dagger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of Matthew Ragnarson's daughters?

2. What is the name of Jacob Olafson's boat?

3. Where does Thorfinn wake up at the end of chapter 1?

4. What nationality was King Robert the Bruce?

5. What do the knight and his squire eat on the way to their destination in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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