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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the original Hall burns down, where does the laird stay that winter?
(a) With Isa Estavoy.
(b) Hovel on grounds of original Hall.
(c) Cave on isle of Westray.
(d) London hotel.

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

4. What does Matilda Kerrigan do to the three surveyors?
(a) Drowns them in the ocean.
(b) Shoots them with a rifle.
(c) Attacks their equipment.
(d) Invites them to stay with her.

5. Why does the Westvoe farm burn to the ground?
(a) Its owner, Louis Stewart, sets it on fire.
(b) Germans bomb it.
(c) The construction crews need to level the buildings.
(d) Lighting strikes it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the young Norday men hide from the military men and factor?

2. In chapter 6 what does Thorfinn dream of?

3. What are iron rations?

4. What is the present Mr. Harcourt-Smithers known for?

5. What is the Solan Goose?

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