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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 story does Aino's mother tell her when Aino is upset about marrying?
(a) She tells Aino about the jewels hidden in the cave.
(b) She tells Aino about how Aino's father won her hand by betraying his family.
(c) She tells Aino about her brother's treacherous history.
(d) She describes Joukahainen's gambling debts.

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

3. What sound does Vainamoinen find sad after he goes fishing?
(a) The crow's call.
(b) The cuckoo's song.
(c) The nightingale's song.
(d) The hummingbird's wings.

4. What is Vainamoinen thinking about when the eagle rescues him?
(a) He thinks about making the ocean his home.
(b) He is wondering what form he will find Aino in.
(c) He is thinking about hoe to get revenge on Joukahainen.
(d) He is thinking about what he will tell his mother now.

5. What does Lemminkainen do to press his suit?
(a) He tricks her into coming to his hut.
(b) He takes a job as a shepherd.
(c) He bribes the woman's brother.
(d) He bribes the Creator.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Louhi ask from Vainamoinen in return for her help?

2. What kind of tree does Vainamoinen plant?

3. What condition is the Water-Mother trying to find relief from?

4. Which tree does Vainamoinen leave standing?

5. What does Vainamoinen catch?

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