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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 does Bjartur offer Asta Sollilja as a consolation for going to Myri to get an education?
(a) He offers to take her into town.
(b) He offers to buy her a puppy.
(c) He offers to buy her a new dress.
(d) He offers to give her her own bedroom.

2. What does the grandmother refer to the cow as in Section 2?
(a) Sheep's herder.
(b) Milk maid.
(c) Thrice blessed creature.
(d) The prophet.

3. What does Rosa beg Bjartur to get for her in Section 1?
(a) A baby.
(b) A maid.
(c) A new house.
(d) A cow.

4. What does the Bailiff give to Asta Sollilja in Section 2?
(a) A book of prayers.
(b) A silver coin.
(c) A ceramic pie dish.
(d) A puppy.

5. Where do Asta Sollilja and Bjartur go when they first get to town?
(a) The pub.
(b) The guest house to leave their belongings while they run errands.
(c) Bruni's shop.
(d) The beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rosa tell Bjartur she is craving in Section 1?

2. What animal comes to Summerhouse in Section 2?

3. What does Nonni dream about in Section 2?

4. Why does the Bailiff offer to take Asta Sollilja to Myri with him?

5. What question does the bookseller ask Asta?

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