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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 prayer does Lemmenkainen make after his snowshoes break?
(a) He prays that Kyllikki will leave him alone.
(b) He prays for the intelligence to outwit the elk.
(c) He prays for Louhi's daughter's hand in marriage.
(d) He prays that no hunters will hunt for elk in this forest.

2. What does Vainamoinen ride on his journey?
(a) A magical elk.
(b) A magical crow.
(c) An burro.
(d) A magical salmon.

3. What happens when Vainamoinen wrestles with Vipunen?
(a) Vainamoinen swallows the Daughter of the Underworld.
(b) Vipunen swallows Vainamoinen.
(c) Vainamoinen swallows Vipunen.
(d) Vipunen tells Vainamoinen what he wants to know.

4. What condition is the Water-Mother trying to find relief from?
(a) She suffers a broken foot.
(b) She has been drowned in a flood.
(c) She has been split off from the male counterpart of the cosmos.
(d) She suffers a pregnancy she cannot give birth to.

5. What does Joukahainen offer Vainamoinen after Vainamoinen listens to his story?
(a) His life.
(b) Gold, horses, and armor.
(c) Magic cloaks and swords.
(d) Jewels and gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the little maid doing when she hears Vainamoinen?

2. What happens after Joukahainen fires at Vainamoinen?

3. What does the water mother's baby do when he is born?

4. How does Aino's mother console her when Aino is crying about marrying Vainamoinen?

5. Where does Lemminkainen take his new bride?

(see the answer key)

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