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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Book One, Part II Free of Debt.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Myri?
(a) What the Icelandic people call the harvest season.
(b) The farm that is the seat of the local Bailiff.
(c) The name of the herd of sheep.
(d) The curse put on the land.

2. Who is Tulinus Jensen?
(a) The name of the region where Bjartur lives.
(b) The bishop who will marry Bjartur and Rosa.
(c) The manager of Bruni's.
(d) Bjartur's uncle.

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

4. Who is Audur?
(a) The Bailiff's daughter.
(b) Bjartur's new wife.
(c) Nonni's nanny.
(d) Asta's best friend.

5. Who is Asta Sollilja?
(a) Rosa's mother.
(b) Bjartur's new wife.
(c) Rosa and Bjartur's only daughter.
(d) The Reverend who buries is Rosa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Gunnvor as she grows older as told in Section 1?

2. What do the crofters talk about before the wedding in Section 1?

3. What does Rosa wish to leave on Gunnvor's tomb in Section 1?

4. How old is Asta Sollilja at the start of Section 2?

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

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