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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 37, 38, and 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ilmarinen get one of Louhi's daughters to go with him?
(a) He kidnaps her.
(b) He sings to her.
(c) He promises her jewelry.
(d) He threatens her.

2. Whose praises does Vainamoinen sing at Ilmarinen's home?
(a) His own.
(b) Lokka's.
(c) Ilmarinen's.
(d) The Maid of Pohja's.

3. What does the Old Man by the Fire say about stories of children?
(a) He says that they are the cause of all mirth.
(b) He says that they can be misleading.
(c) He says that they contain all the simple truth of the world.
(d) He says that they are shallow lies.

4. What causes Lemminkainen to rush home to Pohja?
(a) Messengers from Louhi.
(b) A flock of seagulls.
(c) A flock of crows.
(d) Fires.

5. Who is not banished from the fire by Lemmenkainen's magical songs?
(a) Kyllikki.
(b) Markahattu.
(c) Louhi.
(d) Ilmarinen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the gods decide to do when they hear Lemmenkainen bragging?

2. Who helps Lemmenkainen capture the elk after his snowshoes break?

3. Who helps the young maiden brew beer?

4. What does the character who was not banished do after all the others are banished from the room by Lemmenkainen?

5. What does Lemminkainen do to press his suit?

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