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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Kullervo that his family still lives while he is wandering through the forest?
(a) Ilmarinen.
(b) Untamo.
(c) The Daughter of Louhi.
(d) An old woman.

2. How do Ilmarinen, Lemminkainen, and Vainamoinen get the Sampo from Louhi?
(a) They win it from her while playing dice.
(b) They lull her to sleep.
(c) They kill her and her soldiers.
(d) They trick her into giving it to them.

3. What does Louhi do when she finds that the Sampo is gone?
(a) She uses her magic to bring it back.
(b) She sends fish to swallow the thieves.
(c) She sends storms after the thieves.
(d) She builds another one.

4. What does Lemminkainen say when he arrives at the wedding feast?
(a) He demands to be greeted and fed properly.
(b) He challenges Vainamoinen to a fight.
(c) He threatens the Maid of Pohja.
(d) He curses the bride and groom.

5. What preparations are made for the marriage of Vainamoinen and the Maid of Pohja?
(a) Songs are taught to the musicians.
(b) Beer is prepared.
(c) An ox is butchered.
(d) A butcher is taught how to butcher an ox.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kullervo's mother tell him after she hears about the woman he seduced?

3. What do Vainamoinen's tears turn into after they drop into the sea?

4. Whom does Vainamoinen toast at the wedding?

5. Kullervo hears the story of his sister's disappearance. What was she doing when she disappeared?

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