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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. Where does Nonni suggest he and Helgi run away to, in Section 3?
(a) Vik.
(b) Europe.
(c) America.
(d) The ocean.

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

3. Why does Asta go to Rauthsmyri in Section 3?
(a) To find the teacher.
(b) To have a new dress made for her.
(c) To get a job.
(d) To be confirmed.

4. How does Bjartur find his sheep killed on the third day, in Section 3?
(a) Dead from Lung Worm.
(b) Stuck between the rungs in the fence.
(c) Decapitated.
(d) Hanging from the roof.

5. Where did Kolumkilli sail to Iceland from?
(a) The Western Islands.
(b) The Southern Desserts.
(c) The Eastern Seas.
(d) The Northern Iceburgs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who claims to have seen "something around the house" (277) that could explain the sheep's death in Section 3?

2. Who is Finna?

3. How old does Nonni suggest his Grandmother is "about to be" (267) in Section 3?

4. Why does Asta snuggle closer to Bjartur while they are sleeping in the same bunk?

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

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