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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Maid of Pohja?

2. What happens when Lemmenkainen catches the elk?

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

4. What is Vainamoinen missing as he works with the wood Sampsa brought him?

5. What are the chips from Vainamoinen's tree turned into?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Louhi ensure that there will be enough beer?

2. How does Ilmarinen end up with another of Louhi's daughters?

3. What additional challenges does Louhi assign to Lemminkainen?

4. What does Louhi say she wants in return for giving Vainamoinen safe passage home?

5. What tasks does the Maid of Pohja demand of Vainamoinen when he proposes to her?

6. How do Joukahainen's mother and sister feel about the deal Joukahainen struck with Vainamoinen?

7. What happens when Vainamoinen tries to help the oak grow?

8. What happens when Lemminkainen happens upon the home of Louhi on his way to Pohja?

9. What happens after Kullervo slaughters Untamo's family?`

10. What happens when Vainamoinen tells Aino to wear jewelry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many times characters sing praises for the Creator, but there are also many cases where characters create things themselves. How are the characters' creations celebrated or recognized? What kinds of creation are reserved for the Creator? Do any of the characters try to overstep the limits of their creative abilities? Using examples from the text, describe creations in the Kalevala.

Essay Topic 2

Is the Kalevala for children or for adults? Is it for everyone? Use examples from the tales to describe what the Kalevala offers for either audience.

Essay Topic 3

Enchantments and magic are commonplace throughout the Kalevala. Are they used for good or evil? Are good and evil even appropriate terms to describe the use of magic and enchantment. If good and evil are not the most appropriate terms, how would you describe the uses to which magic is put? Is magic simply a matter of convenience? Fear or desire? Power?

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