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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 "relic of the Monopoly" does the grandmother take out on Christmas night?
(a) Her kerchief.
(b) Her final sweets.
(c) Her hair pins.
(d) Her wooden teeth.

2. How much money does Nonni send to Iceland for Gvendur?
(a) $200.
(b) $100.
(c) $10.
(d) $50.

3. What does Fritha do that annoys everyone in Summerhouse?
(a) She passes gas.
(b) She cannot cook.
(c) She talks too much.
(d) She is lazy with her work.

4. How old is Nonni at the start of Section 2?
(a) 11.
(b) 4.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

5. What does Bjartur decide to change the name of Winterhouse to in Section 1?
(a) Sheepville.
(b) Tilda's land.
(c) Summerhouse.
(d) Winterfeilds.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Einar of Undirhlith in Section 4, who have Icelanders "never had any great respect for" (373)?

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

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

4. What animal does Bjartur and Hallbera discuss at the end of Section 4?

5. How does Bjartur find his sheep killed on the third day, in Section 3?

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