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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Book 2, Part I Hard Times.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Blesi?
(a) A sheep.
(b) A foal.
(c) The reverend's wife.
(d) Rosa's child.

2. What animal comes to Summerhouse in Section 2?
(a) Dog.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Cow.
(d) Pig.

3. What does Asta Sollilja do on Christmas night?
(a) Cut her hair.
(b) Fall in love.
(c) Wash.
(d) Make a new dress.

4. Where did Kolumkilli sail to Iceland from?
(a) The Western Islands.
(b) The Southern Desserts.
(c) The Eastern Seas.
(d) The Northern Iceburgs.

5. What does Bjartur do the day before the round-up in Section 1?
(a) Shave his summer beard.
(b) Buy Rosa a cow.
(c) Add a new stable to Summerhouse.
(d) Get a new puppy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bjartur's wife's name?

2. How many hours a day do the children work in Section 2?

3. What does Nonni ask his grandmother to tell him a story about in Section 2?

4. Where do Asta Sollilja and Bjartur go when they first get to town?

5. What does Rosa tell Bjartur she is craving in Section 1?

(see the answer key)

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