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

2. What does Bjartur claim is killing his sheep, in Section 3?
(a) Lung Worm.
(b) Drought.
(c) Evil Sprites.
(d) Rats.

3. Who is Tilta?
(a) Bjartur's new wife.
(b) The Baliff's wife.
(c) Bjartur's dog.
(d) Bjartur's favorite sheep.

4. When the children ask the teacher about Bjartur in Section 3, what does the teacher refer to Bjartur as?
(a) A scoundrel.
(b) A king.
(c) A prince.
(d) A viking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What small gift does Asta buy for herself in town?

2. What two items does the teacher take out of his suitcase and handle with extreme care?

3. Who is Asta Sollilja?

4. Who is Tulinus Jensen?

5. What is said to be "two sisters" (293) in Section 3?

(see the answer key)

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