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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. According to the chapter titled, "Day," how are the family meals eaten?
(a) The men eat first and then the women.
(b) The animals eat first and then the humans.
(c) In silence.
(d) Starting with a prayer.

2. Who is Thorthur of Nithurkot?
(a) Rosa's father.
(b) Rosa's best friend.
(c) The name of the county that they live.
(d) Bjartur's landlord.

3. Who is Blesi?
(a) The reverend's wife.
(b) A sheep.
(c) Rosa's child.
(d) A foal.

4. Who was Kolumkilli?
(a) A warrior.
(b) A bride.
(c) A healer.
(d) A sorcerer.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does the bookseller ask Asta?

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

3. What does Rosa beg Bjartur to get for her in Section 1?

4. What does Asta Sollilja wear into town in Section 2?

5. What animal comes to Summerhouse in Section 2?

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