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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Asta Sollilja at the start of Section 2?
(a) 18.
(b) 15.
(c) 11.
(d) 12.

2. What happens to many of Bjartur's sheep in Section 2?
(a) They are sold.
(b) They give birth.
(c) They are eaten by a wolf.
(d) They get lung worm.

3. What does the southern traveler bring to Asta in Section 2?
(a) Mutton and eggs.
(b) Trout and barnacle geese.
(c) Spices and chicken.
(d) Cotton and silk.

4. What does Bjartur do for the first time in the summer of Section 2?
(a) Go to school.
(b) Employ hired labor.
(c) Sell his sheep.
(d) Buy a boat.

5. What is Bjartur's wife's name?
(a) Nelly.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Rosa.
(d) Jensie.

6. What does Nonni dream about in Section 2?
(a) His own death.
(b) Asta Sollilja's marriage.
(c) Rosa's death.
(d) An elf-lady.

7. What does Bjartur do the day before the round-up in Section 1?
(a) Get a new puppy.
(b) Buy Rosa a cow.
(c) Add a new stable to Summerhouse.
(d) Shave his summer beard.

8. Why does Asta snuggle closer to Bjartur while they are sleeping in the same bunk?
(a) She is cold and scared.
(b) She is dreaming.
(c) She thinks she must.
(d) She is overcome with emotion.

9. What does Rosa beg Bjartur to get for her in Section 1?
(a) A cow.
(b) A baby.
(c) A maid.
(d) A new house.

10. What did Kolumkilli do when the Norsemen settled in Iceland as told in Section 1?
(a) Taught them to herb sheep.
(b) Cursed the land.
(c) Taught them to plant corn.
(d) Married off his daughter to them.

11. Who is Gullbra?
(a) The name of the curse the Gunnvor has left on Summerhouse.
(b) The daughter that Rosa and Bjartur have.
(c) The name of his new puppy.
(d) A lamb that Bjartur leaves to keep Rosa company.

12. What small gift does Asta buy for herself in town?
(a) A new dress.
(b) A piece of candy.
(c) A hankerchief.
(d) A new pair of shoes.

13. What does Nonni ask his grandmother to tell him a story about in Section 2?
(a) The ocean.
(b) Ghosts.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Storms.

14. What beverage does everyone drink after the wedding in Section 1?
(a) Mead.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Wine.
(d) Coffee.

15. Who does Bjartur go to for help after Rosa dies?
(a) The Fell King.
(b) Rosa's mother.
(c) The Madam of Myri.
(d) Bjartur's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Bukolla at the end of Section 2?

2. What happens to Gullbra?

3. What does Asta Sollilja see for the first time when she goes into town?

4. What generation of Icelandic pioneer is Bjartur?

5. Why does Rosa not want to be left alone in Section 1, when Bjartur goes to look for Gullbra?

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