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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 does Vainamionen do with the wood Sampsa brings back to Vainamoinen?
(a) Builds a house.
(b) Shapes it into a series of tools.
(c) Shapes it into a boat.
(d) Builds a lodge.

2. What does Vainamoinen ask Aino to do for him when they are walking through the forest together?
(a) Renounce her father.
(b) Betray her brother.
(c) Take off her jewelry.
(d) Wear her jewelry.

3. When Vainamoinen's finally arrives at his destination, how is his arrival first announced?
(a) Watchdogs bark at him
(b) He announces themselves on the shore.
(c) He appears in court.
(d) His fighting with Ilmarinen can be heard in advance of their arrival.

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

5. What does the person who comes to meet Vainamoinen say that Vainamoinen's purpose is when he arrives back home?
(a) To marry Louhi.
(b) To marry the Maid of Pohja.
(c) To defeat Ilmarinen.
(d) To seek an alliance with Annikki.

Short Answer Questions

1. What story does Aino's mother tell her when Aino is upset about marrying?

2. What does the character do who is not welcome at the wedding?

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

4. Who asks Vainamoinen where he is sailing?

5. Where does Vainamoinen's mother suggest he look for a bride?

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