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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Einar of Undirhlith in Section 4, who have Icelanders "never had any great respect for" (373)?
(a) Children.
(b) Cows.
(c) Women.
(d) Kings.

2. 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.

3. Who does Gvendur plan to give his sheep to in Section 4?
(a) Nonni.
(b) Asta Sollilja.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) The bailiff's daughter.

4. What surprising thing does Bjartur ask the roadmen for in Section 4?
(a) A headstone for Gunvor's grave.
(b) A job.
(c) A bride.
(d) A husband for Asta Sollilja.

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

6. What color shirt is the teacher wearing when the children meet him in Section 3?
(a) Brown.
(b) White.
(c) Green.
(d) Yellow.

7. According to the Bailiff's daughter in Section 4, what do Gvendur's clothes smell like?
(a) Cow dung and sugar.
(b) Fish and bread.
(c) Smoke and feathers.
(d) Wool and snow.

8. Where does Nonni learn he will go in Section 3?
(a) America.
(b) Vik.
(c) University in Rome.
(d) Europe.

9. How much does the Bailiff offer Bjartur for Summerhouse in Section 4?
(a) $35 American dollars.
(b) 30,000 crowns.
(c) 15,000 crowns.
(d) 5 crowns.

10. What are the two things that Grandmother asks Nonni to remember to do when he leaves Summerhouse, in Section 3?
(a) Tell your uncle that I love him and find a good woman to marry.
(b) Never be insolent to those below you and never treat any animal poorly.
(c) Always smell the flowers and never kiss a fool.
(d) Treat woman kindly and always say your prayers.

11. What does Bjartur do to try to save his sheep in Section 3?
(a) Purchase expensive medicine.
(b) Consult with the local priest.
(c) Buy a tom cat.
(d) Cast his own spells over the ewe house.

12. Why does Asta not accept Gvendur's gift in Section 4?
(a) Her daughter is scared of them.
(b) She is allergic to sheep.
(c) She has no room for it at her home.
(d) She does not accept gifts.

13. What does Bjartur ordered to made for Christmas dinner?
(a) 2 chickens.
(b) A ham.
(c) An ewe's leg.
(d) Horse meat.

14. How old does Nonni suggest his Grandmother is "about to be" (267) in Section 3?
(a) 90.
(b) 100.
(c) 86.
(d) 77.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the farmers turn their conversation to at the end of Section 4?

2. Which chapter in Section 4 begins, "Wherein lays the secret to Ingolfur Anrnarson's success"?

3. Who sends the teacher to Summerhouse in Section 3?

4. What does Gvendur try to sell Bjartur in Section 4?

5. What does Asta wish for during wishing time?

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