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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Vainamoinen missing as he works with the wood Sampsa brought him?
(a) Three magic words.
(b) Iron hoops.
(c) Gum for caulking.
(d) A helper.

2. What does the Maid of Pohja say when she hears that Vainamoinen has arrived at the end of his journey?
(a) She says that she does not like sailors and will not marry Vainamoinen.
(b) She says that her father has forbidden her to marry Vainamoinen.
(c) She says that she would be honored to marry Vainamoinen,
(d) She tells Vainamoinen that he is too old for her to marry.

3. What does Ilmarinen ride off on, after he finds out where Vainamoinen is going?
(a) A magic carpet.
(b) A magic sledge.
(c) A hand-made boat.
(d) A crow's back.

4. What is Joukahainen's mother's reaction to Aino's marriage to Vainamoinen?
(a) She is distraught that Aino will be married to an old man.
(b) She is delighted that Aino will be married to someone of such repute.
(c) She is envious of her daughter's good fortune.
(d) She is furious that Aino will be married to her enemy.

5. What do Vainamoinen and Ilmarinen agree to do when they arrive where they are going?
(a) They agree to let the Maid of Pohja choose between them.
(b) They agree to gamble for the Maid of Pohja's hand.
(c) They agree to fight to the death.
(d) They agree not to fight over the Maid of Pohja's hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Louhi do to get revenge on Lemminkainen for what Lemminkainen did to the Lord of Pohja?

2. What does Aino tell her mother when her mother asks about Aino's walk with Vainamoinen?

3. Why does Annikki tell Ilmarinen where Vainamoinen is sailing?

4. What does Vainamoinen tell the living creatures after he returns from the Underworld?

5. How does Jourkahainen feel toward Vainamoinen in part 6 of the Kalevala?

(see the answer key)

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