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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Book 2 Part II Years of Prosperity .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bjartur do to try to save his sheep in Section 3?
(a) Buy a tom cat.
(b) Cast his own spells over the ewe house.
(c) Consult with the local priest.
(d) Purchase expensive medicine.

2. What does Bjartur tell Brynja at the end of Section 4?
(a) Will you marry me?
(b) I am in love with you.
(c) What have you done to my son?
(d) You have to leave.

3. Who is Ingolfur?
(a) The Bailiff's son.
(b) Bjartur's new wife.
(c) Asta's teacher.
(d) The name of the cow.

4. When the children ask the teacher about Bjartur in Section 3, what does the teacher refer to Bjartur as?
(a) A king.
(b) A scoundrel.
(c) A viking.
(d) A prince.

5. What do many Icelanders come to call World War I?
(a) The Blessed War.
(b) America's shame.
(c) The Nightmare.
(d) The Happy Time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "in great demand in the country districts" (383) in Section 4?

2. What is Part II of the novel called?

3. What book does Bjartur buy Asta in Section 2?

4. What is said to be "two sisters" (293) in Section 3?

5. What global situation is taking place at the start of Section 4?

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