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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 excuse does Asta give to Bjartur for wanting to go to Myri, in Section 2?
(a) Travel.
(b) Learn Christianity.
(c) Make money for the family.
(d) Find a husband.

2. What body part of Asta Sollilja's does Bjartur stare at in Section 3?
(a) Butt.
(b) Cheek.
(c) Hair.
(d) Breast.

3. According to Einar of Undirhlith in Section 4, who have Icelanders "never had any great respect for" (373)?
(a) Women.
(b) Children.
(c) Kings.
(d) Cows.

4. How old is Gvendur at the start of Section 4?
(a) 12.
(b) 19.
(c) 17.
(d) 30.

5. What does Asta Sollilja do on Christmas night?
(a) Make a new dress.
(b) Cut her hair.
(c) Wash.
(d) Fall in love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does the bookseller ask Asta?

2. In Section 4, what does Gvendur say is more glorious than America?

3. How many sons do Bjartur and Finna have?

4. What does Asta wish for during wishing time?

5. What is odd about the teacher?

(see the answer key)

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