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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Louhi do when she finds Vainamoinen?
(a) She convinces her son to kill him.
(b) She offers him her daughter's hand.
(c) She takes him to her home and bathes him.
(d) She protects him from her son.

3. Which tree does Vainamoinen leave standing?
(a) The birch.
(b) The oak.
(c) The aspen.
(d) The laurel.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vainamoinen do when Louhi offers him food?

2. Who comes after the Water-Mother prays for relief?

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

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

5. What reputation does Vainamoinen gain over time?

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