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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. What do the crofters talk about before the wedding in Section 1?
2. Which of the kitchen items does Nonni envision to be the Bailiff of Myri?
3. What beverage does everyone drink after the wedding in Section 1?
4. What does Fritha do that annoys everyone in Summerhouse?
5. What is Part II of the novel called?
Short Essay Questions
1. The novel opens with a story of Kolumkilli. Why would the author open with this story?
2. Who is Bukolla and how does she impact the family in Section 2?
3. As the start of Section 2, what secret does Nonni reveal to his Granny?
4. What is the state of Summerhouse by the end of Section 2?
5. How is the title of Section 2 ironic?
6. How does Bjartur express his connection to his dog in Section 1?
7. How is Asta Sollilja described in Section 2?
8. How is the Bailiff of Myri's wife described in Section 1?
9. How does the relationship between Asta Sollilja and Bjartur change over the course of Section 2?
10. How does Asta Sollilja feel about the Bailiff's proposal of an education in Section 2, and what compromise is reached?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
On page 19, the Bailiff of Myri's wife says, "Rich people are never happy, she said, but poor people are happy practically without exception." (19). How does this quote represent Madam's mindset and how does this differ from the mindset of others in the novel?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the contrast between city life and country life in the novel. What is Laxness saying about each? Which does he suggest is superior and why?
Essay Topic 3
On page 292, the Bailiff berates Bjartur for his stubbornness to stay in Summerhouse. Read the passage closely and analyze its meaning. How does the Bailiff's speech highlight Bjartur's hubris?
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