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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. Where does Vainamoinen plant his tree?
(a) In a bird's nest.
(b) In the ashes of a fire.
(c) In an eggshell.
(d) In the ocean.

2. Who comes after the Water-Mother prays for relief?
(a) A small bird.
(b) Louhi.
(c) Vainamoinen.
(d) The Maid of Pohja.

3. What story does the Storyteller tell first?
(a) The story of how the world was made.
(b) The story of the first man.
(c) The story of discovery of language.
(d) The story of how he first heard his story.

4. What does Joukahainen do when he meets Vainamoinen?
(a) He challenges Vainamoinen to a storytelling contest.
(b) He challenges Vainamoinen to a race.
(c) He challenges Vainamoinen to a wrestling match.
(d) He challenges Vainamoinen to a javelin contest.

5. What gift does Joukahainen offer that finally convinces Vainamoinen to let him go free?
(a) A necklace.
(b) The secret to his immortality.
(c) His sister.
(d) A magical robe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tree does Vainamoinen plant?

2. What was the Water-Mother's name before she became the Water-Mother?

3. What does the Storyteller tell us in the first stanzas?

4. What does Aino do in response to Vainamoinen's request?

5. What are Joukahainen's stories like?

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