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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who marries the Fell King's daughter in Section 4?
(a) Bjartur.
(b) Gvendur.
(c) The merchant running against Ingolfur.
(d) No one, she dies.

2. Who is Bjort?
(a) Asta Sollilja's daughter.
(b) The name of the boat that is going to America.
(c) Bjartur's new puppy.
(d) Gvendur's horse.

3. Which chapter in Section 4 begins, "Wherein lays the secret to Ingolfur Anrnarson's success"?
(a) Wind on the Heath.
(b) Politics.
(c) Sheep.
(d) On the River.

4. What countries does the Fell King talk about in Section 4?
(a) Italy and Denmark.
(b) Russia and China.
(c) Japan and India.
(d) France and Germany.

5. How many women does Bjartur say he would rather be married to than have one housekeeper?
(a) 50.
(b) 12.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

6. Where does Bjartur plan to move at the end of Section 4?
(a) Fjord.
(b) Vik.
(c) America.
(d) Urtharsel.

7. Who sends the teacher to Summerhouse in Section 3?
(a) The Bailiff.
(b) No one .He shows up uninvited.
(c) Bjartur.
(d) Madam of Myri.

8. According to Helgi and Nonni's memory, who was their mother good friends with?
(a) A mystery man in Fjord.
(b) Bjartur.
(c) Elf people.
(d) The sheep.

9. What happens to Bjartur's house at the end of Section 4?
(a) He sold it to the Bailiff.
(b) It is set to be sold at auction.
(c) He destroys it with his bare hands.
(d) It caught on fire.

10. What does Bjartur tell Brynja at the end of Section 4?
(a) What have you done to my son?
(b) I am in love with you.
(c) Will you marry me?
(d) You have to leave.

11. What nickname does Bjartur call Ingolfur by?
(a) Arnsy.
(b) Ingi.
(c) Furbur.
(d) Golfy.

12. How does Helgi die?
(a) He hangs himself.
(b) He wanders off into the snow.
(c) He catches a cold.
(d) He is killed by Bjartur.

13. Why do many people come to Summer house in Section 3?
(a) He is giving away free coffee.
(b) It is the only croft in the valley that has not be destroyed by blizzard.
(c) Bjartur is trying to find a husband for Asta.
(d) They believe it is haunted.

14. What furniture does Bjartur move to his new house in Section 4?
(a) Nothing, because he realizes he has no furniture.
(b) New cabinets.
(c) Bookcases.
(d) A bed.

15. What does Nonni wish for during wishing time?
(a) Other countries.
(b) Extra sheep.
(c) Sweets.
(d) Bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Bailiff's daughter in Section 4, what do Gvendur's clothes smell like?

2. Who is having a conversation at the start of Section 3?

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

4. What global situation is taking place at the start of Section 4?

5. What book does Madam of Myri send Asta in Section 3?

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