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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to Bukolla at the end of Section 2?
(a) She runs away.
(b) She had a baby.
(c) She is killed by Bjartur.
(d) She dies in a snow storm.

3. 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 one must adapt to the times?
(d) Do you agree that having a cow is a luxury?

4. Who donated the cow to the family?
(a) The Co-operative Society.
(b) The people for Icelandic Independence.
(c) The Women's Institute.
(d) The Shriners.

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

6. Who is Blesi?
(a) The reverend's wife.
(b) A sheep.
(c) A foal.
(d) Rosa's child.

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

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

9. Who is Tulinus Jensen?
(a) The bishop who will marry Bjartur and Rosa.
(b) Bjartur's uncle.
(c) The name of the region where Bjartur lives.
(d) The manager of Bruni's.

10. What Holiday is mentioned in "The Wedding" in Section 1?
(a) Sheep Day.
(b) Ice Day.
(c) Holy Day.
(d) Term Day.

11. What animal pulls Bjartur into the river in Section 1?
(a) Reindeer.
(b) Dog.
(c) Moose.
(d) Elk.

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

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

14. How many hours a day do the children work in Section 2?
(a) 9.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 16.

15. How does Rosa die?
(a) Childbirth.
(b) Murdered by intruders.
(c) Starved to death.
(d) Froze to death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What small gift does Asta buy for herself in town?

2. What is Myri?

3. How many sons do Bjartur and Finna have?

4. What does Bjartur do for the first time in the summer of Section 2?

5. What does Bjartur do the day before the round-up in Section 1?

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