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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Book 2 Part II Years of Prosperity .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color hat does Gvendur think Ingolfur's daughter is wearing in Section 4?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Yellow.

3. Who is Audur?
(a) Asta's best friend.
(b) Bjartur's new wife.
(c) The Bailiff's daughter.
(d) Nonni's nanny.

4. What big business is passed into the hands of Ingolfur Arnarson?
(a) Icelandic Feed Store.
(b) The National Bank.
(c) Icelandic Tax Association.
(d) The National Society.

5. What question does the bookseller ask Asta?
(a) Do you agree that Shakespeare is the best writer?
(b) Do you agree that parents know best?
(c) Do you agree that having a cow is a luxury?
(d) Do you agree one must adapt to the times?

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Finna?

2. What does the southern traveler bring to Asta in Section 2?

3. What beverage does everyone drink after the wedding in Section 1?

4. What is Part II of the novel called?

5. How much money does Nonni send to Iceland for Gvendur?

(see the answer key)

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