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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. What item is Bjartur's new house missing?
(a) Walls.
(b) Windows.
(c) A roof.
(d) Doors.

2. When the children ask the teacher about Bjartur in Section 3, what does the teacher refer to Bjartur as?
(a) A prince.
(b) A scoundrel.
(c) A king.
(d) A viking.

3. Who died the same day that Finna died?
(a) Nonni.
(b) The lambs.
(c) Bukolla.
(d) The grandmother.

4. Who is Helgi worried about coming to Summerhouse in Section 3?
(a) The Sheriff.
(b) Madam of Myri.
(c) The teacher.
(d) The neighborhood girl who wishes to be married.

5. Where does Gvendur finally get to talk to Ingolfur's daughter in Section 4?
(a) Outside Summerhouse while she is in her car.
(b) At church.
(c) In Vik.
(d) On the docks waiting for the boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bjartur tell Asta Sollilja in Section 3?

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

3. How much does the Bailiff offer Bjartur for Summerhouse in Section 4?

4. Who does Gvendur plan to give his sheep to in Section 4?

5. What big business is passed into the hands of Ingolfur Arnarson?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Section 4, Bjartur reveals his attitude about housekeepers. What is this attitude?

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

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

4. In The Walk, in Section 3, why do so many visitors come to Summerhouse?

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

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

7. What does Bjartur do in retaliation for his sheep being killed in Section 3?

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

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

10. What happens when Gvendur finally comes face-to-face with the Bailiff's daughter again in Section 4?

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