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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 Joukahainen's mother's reaction to Aino's marriage to Vainamoinen?
(a) She is envious of her daughter's good fortune.
(b) She is furious that Aino will be married to her enemy.
(c) She is delighted that Aino will be married to someone of such repute.
(d) She is distraught that Aino will be married to an old man.

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

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

4. How does this lumberjack cut down such an enormous tree?
(a) He turns into a huge, armor clad warrior.
(b) He summons a team of beavers.
(c) He pulls the tree up with his bare hands.
(d) He calls a team of lumberjacks.

5. Who collects the chips that come from cutting down the tree Vainamoinen plants?
(a) Ilmatar.
(b) The Maid of Pohja.
(c) Louhi.
(d) Lemminkainen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tree does Vainamoinen plant?

2. What does Vainamoinen do when he is listening to Joukahainen's stories?

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

4. What reputation does Vainamoinen gain over time?

5. What does Vainamoinen do when he agrees to take what Joukahainen offers?

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