2. In chapter 2, where are the knight and his squire headed?
(a) Irish
(b) English countryside.
(c) Stirling Castle.
(d) German ports.

3. What is the first meal the Eastern Emperor serves them?
(a) Cold porridge.
(b) Eggs, dolphin's fins, young eaglets and fruits.
(c) Wafer thin slices of chocolate.
(d) Unleavened bread and olive oil.

4. What will the Bishop drink after his choppy steamer crosses from Aberdeen?
(a) Ice tea.
(b) Vagabond's mix.
(c) Old Orkney whiskey.
(d) Hot milk.

5. What sea does the Volga empty into?
(a) Japanese sea.
(b) Sea of time.
(c) Black sea.
(d) Atlantic ocean.

6. What does Jacob find when he finally returns to Norday and walks to his childhood home?
(a) A step brother who has taken over the place.
(b) His father and mother waiting for him.
(c) His sister and her large brood of children.
(d) A deserted rundown farm.

7. What song is Olafson singing right before he dies?
(a) "Andrew Ross the Orkney sailor"
(b) "My Bonnie lies over the ocean"
(c) "Another day has come and gone"
(d) "Heave away, heave"

8. What do the Norweigan sailors look like?
(a) Black skin and golden eyes.
(b) Small, crooked backed men.
(c) Heavy red-faced, dark haired men.
(d) Blue eyes and golden hair.

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

10. Why do villagers laugh at Albert Laird's announcement that his cradle is for Millie Smith?
(a) Millie is a horse.
(b) Millie has 22 children already.
(c) Millie is 75 and a widow for 55 years.
(d) He only makes coffins.

11. Why does Will Olafson need help on the croft?
(a) Severe rheumatism.
(b) Alzheimer's disease.
(c) Laziness.
(d) Cancer.

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

13. Who is Hector Drummond?
(a) Bishop of all Orkney.
(b) Beachcomber.
(c) Norday Island's minister from Borders.
(d) Teacher at Thorfinn's school.

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

15. Where do the men of Norday gather to discuss politics?
(a) Kirk.
(b) Smithy.
(c) Town hall.
(d) Restaurant.