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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 3, 4, and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aino tell her mother when her mother asks about Aino's walk with Vainamoinen?
(a) Aino tells her the truth about how she lost her jewelry.
(b) Aino tells her mother that Vainamoinen is plotting against the family.
(c) Aino tells her that she was set upon by thieves.
(d) Aino tells her mother that Vainamoinen stole her jewelry.

2. Where does Vainamoinen's mother suggest he look for a bride?
(a) At the bottom of the sea.
(b) In the ocean.
(c) In the Land of Pohja.
(d) In the cave of jewels.

3. What was the Water-Mother's name before she became the Water-Mother?
(a) Louhi.
(b) Daughter of the Air.
(c) The Maid of Pohja.
(d) Ilmarinen.

4. Who impregnates the Water-Mother?
(a) An acorn.
(b) A small bird.
(c) Vainamoinen.
(d) The sea.

5. What is happening when the Water-Mother experiences an upsurge of energy?
(a) Lemminkainen is being born.
(b) Monsters are swallowing the sun.
(c) The small bird's eggs are hatching on her knee.
(d) The Maid of Pohja is singing to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tree does Vainamoinen plant?

2. What reputation does Vainamoinen gain over time?

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

4. Which tree does Vainamoinen leave standing?

5. What story does the Storyteller tell first?

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