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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nonni ask his grandmother to tell him a story about in Section 2?
(a) Storms.
(b) The ocean.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) Sheep.

2. How does Rosa die?
(a) Murdered by intruders.
(b) Childbirth.
(c) Starved to death.
(d) Froze to death.

3. What does Bjartur offer Asta Sollilja as a consolation for going to Myri to get an education?
(a) He offers to buy her a new dress.
(b) He offers to take her into town.
(c) He offers to buy her a puppy.
(d) He offers to give her her own bedroom.

4. How old is Bjartur's bride when he marries her in Section 1?
(a) 22.
(b) 17.
(c) 26.
(d) 18.

5. When does the family get their cow in Section 2?
(a) June.
(b) March.
(c) December.
(d) May.

6. According to the chapter titled, "Day," how are the family meals eaten?
(a) The men eat first and then the women.
(b) The animals eat first and then the humans.
(c) In silence.
(d) Starting with a prayer.

7. Who is Thorthur of Nithurkot?
(a) Rosa's father.
(b) Bjartur's landlord.
(c) Rosa's best friend.
(d) The name of the county that they live.

8. Who is Asta Sollilja?
(a) The Reverend who buries is Rosa.
(b) Bjartur's new wife.
(c) Rosa's mother.
(d) Rosa and Bjartur's only daughter.

9. Who is Gudny?
(a) The name he gives his daughter.
(b) Bjartur's new wife.
(c) The helper that the Madam of Myri sends to Summerhouse to help with the baby.
(d) Bjartur's sister-in-law who comes to help with the baby.

10. What does Asta Sollilja see for the first time when she goes into town?
(a) A circus.
(b) A pregnant woman.
(c) The ocean.
(d) A goat.

11. What small gift does Asta buy for herself in town?
(a) A piece of candy.
(b) A new pair of shoes.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A hankerchief.

12. Who is Tilta?
(a) Bjartur's new wife.
(b) Bjartur's favorite sheep.
(c) Bjartur's dog.
(d) The Baliff's wife.

13. Who is Audur?
(a) Nonni's nanny.
(b) Asta's best friend.
(c) The Bailiff's daughter.
(d) Bjartur's new wife.

14. What does the grandmother refer to the cow as in Section 2?
(a) The prophet.
(b) Milk maid.
(c) Thrice blessed creature.
(d) Sheep's herder.

15. Why does the Bailiff offer to take Asta Sollilja to Myri with him?
(a) To use her as a nanny.
(b) To use her as a maid.
(c) To educate her.
(d) To marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Bjartur gone while he is looking for Gullbra?

2. What happens to Bukolla's calf in Section 2?

3. What is Part II of the novel called?

4. What does Rosa beg Bjartur to get for her in Section 1?

5. What beverage does everyone drink after the wedding in Section 1?

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