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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 18 and 19.

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 distraught that Aino will be married to an old man.
(c) She is furious that Aino will be married to her enemy.
(d) She is delighted that Aino will be married to someone of such repute.

2. What happens after Joukahainen fires at Vainamoinen?
(a) Vainamoinen dies on the beach.
(b) Vainamoinen swims for his life.
(c) Vainamoinen saves the arrows for his revenge.
(d) Vainamoinen dies in the forest.

3. What is happening when the Water-Mother experiences an upsurge of energy?
(a) The small bird's eggs are hatching on her knee.
(b) Lemminkainen is being born.
(c) The Maid of Pohja is singing to her.
(d) Monsters are swallowing the sun.

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

5. What does the Daughter of the Underworld tell Vainamoinen?
(a) The method for making better ships.
(b) The wisdom of the gods.
(c) That mortals are rarely allowed to leave.
(d) The secret of immortality.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ultimately helps Louhi do what she wants done?

2. Who sets out the series of tasks Vainamoinen must complete if he is going to marry?

3. What happens when Vainamoinen wrestles with Vipunen?

4. What does Vainamoinen answer when he is asked where he is sailing to?

5. Who comes to the shore to see who has arrived there?

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