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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sound does Vainamoinen find sad after he goes fishing?
(a) The crow's call.
(b) The hummingbird's wings.
(c) The nightingale's song.
(d) The cuckoo's song.

2. What does Markahattu do to Lemmenkainen?
(a) He burns his body in a fire.
(b) He feeds his body to birds.
(c) He disposes of his body in a river.
(d) He feeds his body to bees.

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

4. What is Vainamoinen thinking about when the eagle rescues him?
(a) He is thinking about what he will tell his mother now.
(b) He thinks about making the ocean his home.
(c) He is wondering what form he will find Aino in.
(d) He is thinking about hoe to get revenge on Joukahainen.

5. Who ultimately helps Louhi do what she wants done?
(a) Ilmarinen.
(b) The Maid of Pohja.
(c) Vainamoinen.
(d) Joukahainen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is not banished from the fire by Lemmenkainen's magical songs?

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

3. What reputation does Vainamoinen gain over time?

4. What does Vainamoinen ride on his journey?

5. What does Vainamoinen catch?

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