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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 40, 41, 42, 43, and 44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kullervo perform his tasks on the family farm?
(a) He changes how everything is done.
(b) He whips everything into shape.
(c) He damages everything he touches.
(d) He invents tools for every little task.

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

3. What does Vainamoinen resolve to build at the beginning of Part 16?
(a) A boat.
(b) A cave.
(c) A tampo.
(d) A tree.

4. What song does Louhi's child sing after Vainamoinen has completed the tasks?
(a) A song about a maiden who married a god.
(b) A song about a turtle who carried a magical world on his back.
(c) A song about an eagle that carried away maiden.
(d) A song about a hunter who captured a magical deer.

5. What does Ilmarinen make to help him achieve the task he wants Vainamoinen to help him with?
(a) A woman.
(b) A boat.
(c) A sword.
(d) A grinder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who collects the chips that come from cutting down the tree Vainamoinen plants?

2. Who is explicitly not invited to the wedding of Vainamoinen and the Maid of Pohja?

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

4. What does Vainamoinen catch?

5. What does Lemminkainen do to press his suit?

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