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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. Why does Asta snuggle closer to Bjartur while they are sleeping in the same bunk?
(a) She is overcome with emotion.
(b) She thinks she must.
(c) She is cold and scared.
(d) She is dreaming.

2. Where does Nonni suggest he and Helgi run away to, in Section 3?
(a) Vik.
(b) The ocean.
(c) Europe.
(d) America.

3. Who is Helgi worried about coming to Summerhouse in Section 3?
(a) The teacher.
(b) The Sheriff.
(c) The neighborhood girl who wishes to be married.
(d) Madam of Myri.

4. Why does the Bailiff offer to take Asta Sollilja to Myri with him?
(a) To use her as a nanny.
(b) To use her as a maid.
(c) To marry her.
(d) To educate her.

5. What does Bjartur not want Brynja to offer him in Section 4?
(a) Biscuit.
(b) Puppy.
(c) Kiss.
(d) Loan.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Nonni send to Iceland for Gvendur?

2. What is odd about the teacher?

3. Who died the same day that Finna died?

4. According to Gvendur, who is Asta's new husband?

5. What does Asta Sollilja see for the first time when she goes into town?

(see the answer key)

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