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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. How does Aino's mother console her when Aino is crying about marrying Vainamoinen?
(a) She reminds Aino that she left her own home when she married.
(b) She tells Aino that this will be the perfect opportunity for the family to take revenge.
(c) She introduces Aino to the transcendent nature of family.
(d) She says that her family's home is not the only place where flowers bloom.

2. What are Joukahainen's stories like?
(a) They are colorful and interesting.
(b) They are childish and shallow.
(c) They are stories of battles and tournaments.
(d) They are wise and considered.

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

4. What does Vainamoinen do when he is listening to Joukahainen's stories?
(a) He runs and hides himself away.
(b) He kills Joukahainen with a sword.
(c) He causes a swamp to rise up around Joukahainen.
(d) He slanders Joukahainen to the other listeners.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vainamoinen ask Aino to do for him when they are walking through the forest together?

2. What sound does Vainamoinen find sad after he goes fishing?

3. What name is the Water-Mother given?

4. Who cuts down the tree Vainamoinen plants?

5. Where does Vainamoinen plant his tree?

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