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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 does Markahattu do to Lemmenkainen?
(a) He burns his body in a fire.
(b) He feeds his body to birds.
(c) He feeds his body to bees.
(d) He disposes of his body in a river.

2. Which tree does Vainamoinen leave standing?
(a) The oak.
(b) The birch.
(c) The aspen.
(d) The laurel.

3. Who ultimately helps Louhi do what she wants done?
(a) Vainamoinen.
(b) Ilmarinen.
(c) Joukahainen.
(d) The Maid of Pohja.

4. What does Joukahainen shoot at Vainamoinen with?
(a) A cannon.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A crossbow with poisoned arrows.
(d) A rifle.

5. What condition does Louhi impose on Lemmenkainen before she can give him what he wants?
(a) He has to go out on snowshoes and capture a mighty elk.
(b) He has to defeat the gods in a hunting contest.
(c) He has to walk across the ocean.
(d) He has to defeat Markahattu in a storytelling contest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes after the Water-Mother prays for relief?

2. Whom does Lemminkainen resolve to win?

3. What does Lemmenkainen decide to do after he is reassembled and brought back to life?

4. What occasion marks the end of Lemminkainen and Kyllikki's happiness?

5. What is the name of the baby the Water-Mother is carrying?

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