1. Which of the following statements best describes the main character, Thord, the father? A. He is a complex man and it is very difficult to understand his beliefs, motives, and behaviors.
B. He is a peasant who exemplifies a very simple adherence to a traditional way of life.
C. He often reacts emotionally without consideration for the consequences of his deeds.
D. He’s a very religious man whose primary connection with humanity is with the priest.

2. Thord attributes his good health to which one of the following conditions?
A. A healthy diet of fish
B. A happy marriage.
C. A wonderful son
D. The absence of worry

3. The ending of the story may be unsettling for which one of the following reasons?
A. The priest is uncharacteristically abrupt with Thord.
B. Thord presents the priest with a large amount of cash but is not explain the source of the money
C. The priest response to Thords changing life is ambiguous
D. Thord is usually very frugal and it is unclear why he has suddenly become generous.

4. Read the following passage
What is a reasonable inference from this statement?

A. Thord is angry with his son for abandoning him
B. The sun is finally free from Thords parenting
C. Now that his son has found a woman of great wealth to marry, Thord no longer has to support him.
D. Thord realizes that the marriage will be his son’s primary relationship.