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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does the eagle take Vainamoinen when it rescues him?
(a) To the land of Pohja.
(b) To his mother.
(c) To the ocean.
(d) To the mountains.

3. Which tree does Vainamoinen leave standing?
(a) The birch.
(b) The aspen.
(c) The oak.
(d) The laurel.

4. What happens when Joukahainen fires at Vainamoinen?
(a) His second shot kills Vainamoinen.
(b) His first shot kills Vainamoinen.
(c) His third shot kills the magical elk.
(d) His mother intervenes to protect Vainamoinen.

5. Where does Vainamoinen's mother suggest he look for a bride?
(a) At the bottom of the sea.
(b) In the Land of Pohja.
(c) In the ocean.
(d) In the cave of jewels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Joukahainen offer that finally convinces Vainamoinen to let him go free?

2. What does Vainamoinen catch?

3. What name is the Water-Mother given?

4. Where does Lemminkainen take his new bride?

5. What song does Louhi's child sing after Vainamoinen has completed the tasks?

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