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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Asta Sollilja say is "harder than father" (400) in Section 4?
(a) Ingolfur.
(b) Helgi.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) God.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do many Icelanders come to call World War I?

2. Who is Helgi worried about coming to Summerhouse in Section 3?

3. What does Asta Sollilja do on Christmas night?

4. What color hat does Gvendur think Ingolfur's daughter is wearing in Section 4?

5. What does Bjartur ordered to made for Christmas dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the minister's views on the soul, as revealed in Section 3?

2. What is the problem with the house that Bjartur builds in Section 4?

3. What strange things happens to the Bjartur's flock of sheep in Section 3?

4. Who is the stranger that shows up to Summerhouse in Section 3 after Bjartur leaves? What is everyone's reaction to him?

5. What does Gvendur tell Asta Sollilja about Bjartur in Section 4, and how does she react?

6. What big news is revealed about Asta Sollilja in Section 3?

7. Why does Asta Sollilja come home early from Rauthsmyri in Section 3?

8. What do each of the children wish for in wishing time in Section 3?

9. What happens to Bjartur's farm at the end of Section 4?

10. What does Bjartur say to Gvendur when Gvendur tells him he is leaving for America in Section 4?

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