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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nonni at the start of Section 2?

2. What does Bjartur decide to change the name of Winterhouse to in Section 1?

3. What is Part II of the novel called?

4. What animal pulls Bjartur into the river in Section 1?

5. Who is Asta Sollilja?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Gullbra and what happens to her in Section 1?

2. The novel opens with a story of Kolumkilli. Why would the author open with this story?

3. How does Bjartur express his connection to his dog in Section 1?

4. What are examples of Nonni's imagination in Section 2?

5. What does Bjartur tell the Bailiff about Asta Sollilja in Section 2?

6. How does the Madam of Myri compare the townsmen from the country men in Section 1?

7. Who is Bukolla and how does she impact the family in Section 2?

8. Who is Gunvor?

9. How do Sollilja's feelings about town change once she goes there in Section 2?

10. What does Bjartur find when he comes back to Summerhouse after he is out searching for Gullbra, in Section 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze how the theme of nature impacts the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Is the ending happy? Use evidence from the text to justify your response.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the role of mysticism in the novel. How are superstitions, legends, and ghosts all expressed in the novel and what is their impact on the characters?

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