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

2. What does the character who was not banished do after all the others are banished from the room by Lemmenkainen?
(a) He gathers the others and arranges an ambush.
(b) He accuses Lemmenkainen of witchcraft.
(c) He returns to the room with a knife.
(d) He waits for Lemmenkainen outside.

3. What happens when the eagle drops Vainamoinen?
(a) Vainamoinen finds the cave with the jewels.
(b) Vainamoinen finds Aino in the form of an elk.
(c) Vainamoinen kills Joukahainen.
(d) Vainamoinen gets lonely and begins to cry.

4. What story does Aino's mother tell her when Aino is upset about marrying?
(a) She tells Aino about how Aino's father won her hand by betraying his family.
(b) She tells Aino about her brother's treacherous history.
(c) She tells Aino about the jewels hidden in the cave.
(d) She describes Joukahainen's gambling debts.

5. What does Vainamoinen feel as he listens to Joukahainen's stories?
(a) Fear.
(b) Admiration.
(c) Impatience.
(d) Envy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vainamoinen ride on his journey?

2. What do the gods decide to do when they hear Lemmenkainen bragging?

3. What happens when Lemmenkainen catches the elk?

4. Which tree does Vainamoinen leave standing?

5. What prayer does Lemmenkainen make after his snowshoes break?

(see the answer key)

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