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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Louhi do when she finds that the Sampo is gone?

2. What does the Old Man by the Fire say about stories of children?

3. Who tells the Maid of Pohja about how her life will be different once she is married?

4. What does Vainamoinen do when he sees that Louhi has freed her prisoners?

5. How does Kullervo speak about his family when his mother asks him not to leave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several characters tell stories in the Kalevala. What makes a good story? What makes a bad story? What are the rewards or consequences of telling a good or bad story? Does the Kalevala itself meet its own criteria for a good story? How does the poetic form of the Kalevala contribute to its value as a story?

Essay Topic 2

On several occasions, characters lie about their intentions before they finally tell the truth. What role does lying play in the Kalevala, and how do characters arrive at the truth? How are characters tricked or misled? Is misdirection always found out, or do characters get away with their lies? Cite examples from the text as you answer.

Essay Topic 3

What rules govern hospitality in the Kalevala? Are guests expected to follow a certain code? Are hosts? What ties and what obligations bind them? Cite examples from the Kalevala to describe the guest-host bond in the Kalevala.

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