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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 3, 4, and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the Water-Mother's name before she became the Water-Mother?
(a) Louhi.
(b) Daughter of the Air.
(c) The Maid of Pohja.
(d) Ilmarinen.

2. How does Aino's mother console her when Aino is crying about marrying Vainamoinen?
(a) She says that her family's home is not the only place where flowers bloom.
(b) She reminds Aino that she left her own home when she married.
(c) She introduces Aino to the transcendent nature of family.
(d) She tells Aino that this will be the perfect opportunity for the family to take revenge.

3. Who impregnates the Water-Mother?
(a) A small bird.
(b) An acorn.
(c) Vainamoinen.
(d) The sea.

4. What name is the Water-Mother given?
(a) Earth Mother.
(b) Louhi.
(c) Ilmatar.
(d) The Maid of Pohja.

5. What is happening when the Water-Mother experiences an upsurge of energy?
(a) Lemminkainen is being born.
(b) The small bird's eggs are hatching on her knee.
(c) The Maid of Pohja is singing to her.
(d) Monsters are swallowing the sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which tree does Vainamoinen leave standing?

2. Who collects the chips that come from cutting down the tree Vainamoinen plants?

3. What does Vainamoinen ask Aino to do for him when they are walking through the forest together?

4. What sound does Vainamoinen find sad after he goes fishing?

5. What is the name of the baby the Water-Mother is carrying?

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