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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens after Joukahainen fires at Vainamoinen?
(a) Vainamoinen swims for his life.
(b) Vainamoinen dies in the forest.
(c) Vainamoinen dies on the beach.
(d) Vainamoinen saves the arrows for his revenge.

2. How does Aino's mother console her when Aino is crying about marrying Vainamoinen?
(a) She says that her family's home is not the only place where flowers bloom.
(b) She introduces Aino to the transcendent nature of family.
(c) She tells Aino that this will be the perfect opportunity for the family to take revenge.
(d) She reminds Aino that she left her own home when she married.

3. What does Lemmenkainen's mother ask of Ilmarinen?
(a) She asks him for a potion that will heal Lemmenkainen.
(b) She asks him to knit Lemmenkainen back together.
(c) She asks him to build her a Sampo.
(d) She asks him to make a rake for her.

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

5. Who helps Lemmenkainen capture the elk after his snowshoes break?
(a) The gods of the mountains.
(b) Louhi's daughter's governess.
(c) The gods of the forest.
(d) The god of the dark cave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What name is the Water-Mother given?

3. Who impregnates the Water-Mother?

4. What reputation does Vainamoinen gain over time?

5. Where does the eagle take Vainamoinen when it rescues him?

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