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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 Bjartur do to try to save his sheep in Section 3?
(a) Consult with the local priest.
(b) Purchase expensive medicine.
(c) Buy a tom cat.
(d) Cast his own spells over the ewe house.

2. 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 plant corn.
(d) Taught them to herb sheep.

3. What happens to Asta on the walk back to Summerhouse in Section 2?
(a) She gets lost.
(b) She falls and breaks her ankle.
(c) She runs away from Bjartur.
(d) She vomits.

4. What does Nonni wish for during wishing time?
(a) Extra sheep.
(b) Other countries.
(c) Bread.
(d) Sweets.

5. Why do many people come to Summer house in Section 3?
(a) They believe it is haunted.
(b) He is giving away free coffee.
(c) It is the only croft in the valley that has not be destroyed by blizzard.
(d) Bjartur is trying to find a husband for Asta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Gullbra?

2. According to the chapter titled, "Day," how are the family meals eaten?

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

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

5. Who sends the teacher to Summerhouse in Section 3?

(see the answer key)

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