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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vainamoinen escape from the Underworld?
(a) He offers to marry the Daughter of the Underworld.
(b) He defeats Vipunen in single combat.
(c) He transforms himself into a small snake-like animal.
(d) He wrestles with the three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the Underworld.

2. What does Lemmenkainen decide to do after he is reassembled and brought back to life?
(a) He resolves to revenge himself on Markahattu.
(b) He resolves to marry Louhi's daughter at any cost.
(c) He takes his magic cloak back to Louhi's house.
(d) He decides to live with his mother.

3. Who ultimately helps Louhi do what she wants done?
(a) Vainamoinen.
(b) Ilmarinen.
(c) Joukahainen.
(d) The Maid of Pohja.

4. What happens when Vainamoinen wrestles with Vipunen?
(a) Vainamoinen swallows the Daughter of the Underworld.
(b) Vainamoinen swallows Vipunen.
(c) Vipunen tells Vainamoinen what he wants to know.
(d) Vipunen swallows Vainamoinen.

5. Who does Kullervo seduce on his way back from a financial errand?
(a) Louhi.
(b) Annikki.
(c) His sister.
(d) The Daughter of Louhi.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does the little maid recount what she hears from Vainamoinen?

2. Who sets out the series of tasks Vainamoinen must complete if he is going to marry?

3. Where does the eagle take Vainamoinen when it rescues him?

4. What condition does Louhi impose on Lemmenkainen before she can give him what he wants?

5. Who is not banished from the fire by Lemmenkainen's magical songs?

(see the answer key)

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