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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't the Vikings return to Sweden?
(a) Enemies have taken over their village.
(b) King outlawed them for killing his casteelan.
(c) They long for adventure.
(d) They have forgotten how to speak Swedish.

2. Who is the island's only "person of quality?"
(a) Mr. Harcourt-Smithers, the laird.
(b) Isa Estquoy, the sheriff.
(c) Bishop Michael of Orkney.
(d) Thorfinn Ragnarson.

3. Whose relics are rumored to be taken to the war at Stirling Castle?
(a) Angel Gabriel.
(b) Saint Magnus.
(c) Saint Charles.
(d) Saint Theresa.

4. On what day of the week does Olafson die?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Tuesday.

5. What do the Norday villagers use to attack from the broch?
(a) Silence and hunger.
(b) Stones and arrows.
(c) Muskets and rifles.
(d) Hot water and long whips.

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

7. What is Jeremy Smith watching during the school lesson about brochs?
(a) A pack of wild dogs chasing a fawn.
(b) His father boat, the Willa May.
(c) The swirling, turning clouds.
(d) Dolphins swimming just past the harbor.

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

9. What does Matthew Ragnarson buy from the village store at the beginning of chapter 1?
(a) Flour, eggs and ham.
(b) Horse feed, leather soap and a cigar.
(c) An ounce of bogey roll, box of matches and four bars of chocolate.
(d) Stamps, glue and a letter opener.

10. What do the visitors bring to the Prince Boris in Thorfinn's first dream?
(a) Butterfly nets.
(b) White horse.
(c) Iron ore.
(d) Kegs of brandy.

11. What are the Varingers fed on a daily basis?
(a) Bear, goose and wild duck.
(b) Bread, cheese, olives and beer.
(c) Moose, elk and wolf meat.
(d) Sturgeon and wild geese.

12. Who sails to Byzantine with Earl Rognvald of Orkney?
(a) Matthew Ragnarson.
(b) Nordic horsemen of old.
(c) Bishop William of Orkney.
(d) Tina Lynde.

13. Who is Isa Estquoy?
(a) Reverend Drummond's daughter.
(b) Norday's shopkeeper.
(c) Thorfinn's mother.
(d) Norday's matchmaker.

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

15. Why does Thorfinn miss the great battle at Stirling Castle?
(a) He sleeps through it.
(b) He drinks too much whiskey.
(c) He's hiding in a cave.
(d) He falls off a cliff into a river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is at the center of a broch?

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

3. What great Scottish battle takes place in 1314?

4. Who is Hector Drummond?

5. Where do the men of Norday gather to discuss politics?

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