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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Book 2, Part I Hard Times.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Nonni learn he will go in Section 3?
(a) America.
(b) Vik.
(c) Europe.
(d) University in Rome.

2. What does the teacher bring for the children?
(a) Letters from Bjartur.
(b) Meat.
(c) Books.
(d) Maps.

3. Who keeps Rosa's baby alive before Bjartur returns in Section 1?
(a) Bjartur's maid.
(b) Tilta the dog.
(c) No one. The baby died.
(d) The Madam of Myri.

4. What did Kolumkilli do when the Norsemen settled in Iceland as told in Section 1?
(a) Cursed the land.
(b) Taught them to plant corn.
(c) Married off his daughter to them.
(d) Taught them to herb sheep.

5. What are the two things that Grandmother asks Nonni to remember to do when he leaves Summerhouse, in Section 3?
(a) Tell your uncle that I love him and find a good woman to marry.
(b) Never be insolent to those below you and never treat any animal poorly.
(c) Treat woman kindly and always say your prayers.
(d) Always smell the flowers and never kiss a fool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is talking at the start of Section 2?

2. How does Bjartur find his sheep killed on the third day, in Section 3?

3. What does Madam of Myri tell Bjartur when she brings Asta back to Summerhouse in Section 3?

4. Who goes to see the minister about the supposed ghost in Summerhouse, in Section 3?

5. Why do many people come to Summer house in Section 3?

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