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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kullervo perform his tasks on the family farm?
(a) He whips everything into shape.
(b) He changes how everything is done.
(c) He damages everything he touches.
(d) He invents tools for every little task.

2. What does Louhi see Ilmarinen making that causes her to set her prisoners free?
(a) A poison sweetbread for her.
(b) A woman to replace her.
(c) A collar and chains to bind her.
(d) A magic sword to kill her.

3. What happens when Vainamoinen, Ilmarinen, and Lemminkainen ask Louhi for the Sampo?
(a) She conjures a spell to put them to sleep.
(b) She refuses to give it to them.
(c) She gives it to them with one of her daughters in marriage.
(d) She disappears.

4. What do Vainamoinen and Ilmarinen encounter on their way to Pohja?
(a) An army.
(b) A seagull.
(c) Louhi.
(d) A boat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is explicitly not invited to the wedding of Vainamoinen and the Maid of Pohja?

2. Who survives Untamo's attack on Kalervo's home?

3. What does Ilmarinen use to make himself a new wife?

4. Who helps Vainamoinen and Ilmarinen catch the giant fish?

5. What does Ilmarinen tell his metallic bride when he wakes up beside her?

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