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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 is the name of the baby the Water-Mother is carrying?
(a) Lemmenkainen.
(b) Vainamoinen.
(c) Louhi.
(d) The Maid of Pohja.

2. What does the water mother's baby do when he is born?
(a) Looks for his father.
(b) Looks for someone to sow seeds in the land.
(c) Conquers his father's henchmen.
(d) Looks for a place to build a castle.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Vainamoinen plant his tree?

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

3. Who cuts down the tree Vainamoinen plants?

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

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

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