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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) Gum for caulking.
(b) A helper.
(c) Three magic words.
(d) Iron hoops.

2. Where does Vainamoinen's mother suggest he look for a bride?
(a) In the ocean.
(b) In the Land of Pohja.
(c) In the cave of jewels.
(d) At the bottom of the sea.

3. What does Louhi do when she finds Vainamoinen?
(a) She offers him her daughter's hand.
(b) She convinces her son to kill him.
(c) She protects him from her son.
(d) She takes him to her home and bathes him.

4. Why does Annikki tell Ilmarinen where Vainamoinen is sailing?
(a) She wants to make sure that Vainamoinen does not reveal Ilmarinen's secrets.
(b) She wants to set up a meeting between Ilmarinen and Vainamoinen.
(c) She wants Ilmarinen to marry the maid of Pohja.
(d) She wants Ilmarinen to get his revenge on Vainamoinen.

5. Which tree agrees to Sampsa's proposal to cut the tree down?
(a) An oak.
(b) A cedar.
(c) A spruce.
(d) A fir.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vainamoinen feel as he listens to Joukahainen's stories?

2. Whose help does Vipunen ask for, to help him get rid of Vainamoinen?

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

4. What does Lemminkainen discover when he returns from his hiding place?

5. What does Joukahainen's mother tell him about shooting Vainamoinen?

(see the answer key)

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