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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. Where does Nonni suggest he and Helgi run away to, in Section 3?
(a) Europe.
(b) The ocean.
(c) Vik.
(d) America.

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

3. According to Thorir of Gilteig, what does one need to have faith in?
(a) Sheep.
(b) The land.
(c) Dogs.
(d) One's children.

4. What global situation is taking place at the start of Section 4?
(a) World War I.
(b) Vietnam War.
(c) A meteor shower.
(d) Civil Rights Movement.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two things that Grandmother asks Nonni to remember to do when he leaves Summerhouse, in Section 3?

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

3. Who does Asta Sollilja say is "harder than father" (400) in Section 4?

4. Who is Bjort?

5. What does Bjartur tell Brynja at the end of Section 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What news does Nonni get at the end of Section 3, and what is his reaction?

2. What happens between Asta and the teacher in Section 3?

3. What do Bjartur and Asta Sollilja talk about in "The Right Cheek" in Section 3?

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Brynja?

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

10. What news does the teacher bring them about the political situation in town when he comes in Section 3?

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