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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 the name of the river that Bjartur is pulled into in Section 1?
(a) River Wild.
(b) Elf River.
(c) Glacier River.
(d) Sheep River.

2. What does Bjartur do the day before the round-up in Section 1?
(a) Get a new puppy.
(b) Add a new stable to Summerhouse.
(c) Shave his summer beard.
(d) Buy Rosa a cow.

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

4. What does Rosa wish to leave on Gunnvor's tomb in Section 1?
(a) A stone.
(b) Sheep's milk.
(c) A cross.
(d) A collection of tea.

5. How many hours a day do the children work in Section 2?
(a) 3.
(b) 9.
(c) 5.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gullbra?

2. What excuse does Asta give to Bjartur for wanting to go to Myri, in Section 2?

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

4. What does Nonni ask his grandmother to tell him a story about in Section 2?

5. What did Kolumkilli do when the Norsemen settled in Iceland as told in Section 1?

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