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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 Asta Sollilja in Section 3?

2. What global situation is taking place at the start of Section 4?

3. According to Thorir of Gilteig, what does one need to have faith in?

4. What does Bjartur want Gvendur to tell Asta Sollilja in Section 4?

5. Where does Nonni suggest he and Helgi run away to, in Section 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What impact does the "ghost" of Summerhouse have on the parish in Section 3?

2. How does Bjartur treat all the people who come to his home in Section 3?

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

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

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

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

7. How is the Grandmother described at the start of Section 4?

8. In Section 3, what does Helgi say about Fritha's "prophecies"?

9. Why does Gvendur not go to America, and how is he treated in Iceland afterwards?

10. What does Einar of Undirhlith say about kings in Section 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the relationship between Nonni and Finna. How could her death impact her youngest child?

Essay Topic 3

The relationship between the Bailiff and Bjartur is complicated. Track their relationship and analyze its dynamic.

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