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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Vainamoinen want to send his friend Sampsa at the beginning of part 16?
(a) To Lemmenkainen with a challenge.
(b) On a quest in search of wood.
(c) To Louhi's house with a message.
(d) On a journey of discovery.

2. What was the Water-Mother's name before she became the Water-Mother?
(a) Louhi.
(b) The Maid of Pohja.
(c) Daughter of the Air.
(d) Ilmarinen.

3. How does Lemminkainen respond to his mother's warnings?
(a) He boasts about how he will overcome each encounter.
(b) He makes sure to bring all his weapons.
(c) He gets quiet and afraid, and reconsiders his decision.
(d) He hides his money carefully.

4. What does the Old Man by the Fire say about stories of children?
(a) He says that they contain all the simple truth of the world.
(b) He says that they can be misleading.
(c) He says that they are shallow lies.
(d) He says that they are the cause of all mirth.

5. What happens when Joukahainen fires at Vainamoinen?
(a) His second shot kills Vainamoinen.
(b) His mother intervenes to protect Vainamoinen.
(c) His first shot kills Vainamoinen.
(d) His third shot kills the magical elk.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Vainamoinen's finally arrives at his destination, how is his arrival first announced?

2. What does Lemmenkainen do when his happiness with Kyllikki ends?

3. What happens when Lemmenkainen catches the elk?

4. How does Ilmarinen's wife, the Daughter of Louhi, express her dislike for Kullervo?

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

(see the answer key)

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