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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. What does Bjartur offer Asta Sollilja as a consolation for going to Myri to get an education?
(a) He offers to buy her a puppy.
(b) He offers to take her into town.
(c) He offers to buy her a new dress.
(d) He offers to give her her own bedroom.

2. What is the name of the river that Bjartur is pulled into in Section 1?
(a) Glacier River.
(b) Sheep River.
(c) River Wild.
(d) Elf River.

3. Why do many people come to Summer house in Section 3?
(a) It is the only croft in the valley that has not be destroyed by blizzard.
(b) They believe it is haunted.
(c) Bjartur is trying to find a husband for Asta.
(d) He is giving away free coffee.

4. Who is Gullbra?
(a) The name of the curse the Gunnvor has left on Summerhouse.
(b) A lamb that Bjartur leaves to keep Rosa company.
(c) The name of his new puppy.
(d) The daughter that Rosa and Bjartur have.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who claims to have seen "something around the house" (277) that could explain the sheep's death in Section 3?

2. What does Asta Sollilja do on Christmas night?

3. What are the Bernotus Rhymes?

4. What is the Baliff of Myri's wife called in Section 1?

5. Why does the Bailiff offer to take Asta Sollilja to Myri with him?

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