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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's mother suggest he look for a bride?
(a) At the bottom of the sea.
(b) In the Land of Pohja.
(c) In the cave of jewels.
(d) In the ocean.

2. Where does the eagle take Vainamoinen when it rescues him?
(a) To the ocean.
(b) To the land of Pohja.
(c) To his mother.
(d) To the mountains.

3. What does Vainamoinen tell the living creatures after he returns from the Underworld?
(a) He tells them not to go there themselves.
(b) He tells them the magic words he learned there.
(c) He tells them all about the Daughter of the Underworld.
(d) He describes the horrors he saw.

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

5. What does Lemminkainen do to press his suit?
(a) He bribes the Creator.
(b) He takes a job as a shepherd.
(c) He bribes the woman's brother.
(d) He tricks her into coming to his hut.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Vainamoinen missing as he works with the wood Sampsa brought him?

2. Who does Kullervo seduce on his way back from a financial errand?

3. What does Joukahainen offer Vainamoinen after Vainamoinen listens to his story?

4. Who impregnates the Water-Mother?

5. How does Lemminkainen respond to his mother's warnings?

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