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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Uncle David say the young woodcutter used to shave?
(a) An ax.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A small sawblade.
(d) A straight razor.

2. How old does Uncle David say he was when he heard the story of Orud?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Seven.
(d) He doesn't say.

3. For what does Uncle David say the rivers were used?
(a) Ice roads.
(b) Water for the animals that.
(c) A place to trap.
(d) Water supply for fighting fires.

4. According to Uncle David, what was the reaction of the men once the cutting was finished?
(a) They were relieved.
(b) They were sad.
(c) They were tired.
(d) They were happy.

5. What is the name of the beautiful woman Orud and his men capture?
(a) Alida.
(b) Melena.
(c) Venus.
(d) Glenda.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Eldon, Father, and Wayne spend a day splitting and cutting firewood?

2. Orud's helmet is soaked in ______________.

3. What does the woman do to save herself from marrying Orud?

4. How many of the other stories that Uncle David tells does Eldon say he remembers?

5. How does the woman escape from where she's being held?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eldon say about the different ways he and Wayne view Uncle David's stories?

2. Describe what happens to the village after the deaths of Melena and Orud and what the people of the village believe has caused it.

3. What is Eldon's reaction to Uncle David's story?

4. Describe how Uncle David changes as he's about to split the logs. What happens to him immediately after the feat?

5. What is the challenge the foreman faces when he's trying to get Alen's body out of the cabin and to the camp?

6. What does Eldon say about the other stories and what is the hint he gives about "almost ruining it all?"

7. What kind of jokes does Alen play on the foreman?

8. What does Uncle David say one particular woodcutter was able to do with a match?

9. How do Orud and Melena die and what do people believe happened after that?

10. What does Uncle David say about the amount of wood they cut and their attitudes about the cleared land?

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