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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. According to Einar of Undirhlith in Section 4, who have Icelanders "never had any great respect for" (373)?

2. Who sends the teacher to Summerhouse in Section 3?

3. What do many Icelanders come to call World War I?

4. In Section 4, what does Gvendur say is more glorious than America?

5. How many women does Bjartur say he would rather be married to than have one housekeeper?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Asta go at the end of Section 3?

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

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

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

5. What are the minister's views on the soul, as revealed in Section 3?

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

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

8. Who is Brynja?

9. What impact does WWI have on Iceland, as told in Section 4?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which of the characters in the novel are static characters? Which are dynamic? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

How does the introduction of the Cooperative Society in Iceland impact that novel?

Essay Topic 3

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

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