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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What small gift does Asta buy for herself in town?
(a) A hankerchief.
(b) A new pair of shoes.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A piece of candy.

2. What is Part II of the novel called?
(a) Free of Pain.
(b) No Woman No Cry.
(c) Free of Debt.
(d) Free of Sheep.

3. What happens to Bukolla's calf in Section 2?
(a) It is still born.
(b) It breaks its leg but it nursed back to health.
(c) It is killed.
(d) It runs away.

4. What is Bjartur's wife's name?
(a) Rosa.
(b) Nelly.
(c) Jensie.
(d) Sarah.

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

6. What animal pulls Bjartur into the river in Section 1?
(a) Elk.
(b) Dog.
(c) Reindeer.
(d) Moose.

7. What does Rosa wish to leave on Gunnvor's tomb in Section 1?
(a) A stone.
(b) A collection of tea.
(c) Sheep's milk.
(d) A cross.

8. What does Asta Sollilja wear into town in Section 2?
(a) Finna's shawl.
(b) Her grandmother's head scarf.
(c) Rosa's best dress.
(d) The clothes she wears everyday.

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

10. Why does Asta snuggle closer to Bjartur while they are sleeping in the same bunk?
(a) She is dreaming.
(b) She is overcome with emotion.
(c) She thinks she must.
(d) She is cold and scared.

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

12. What is Myri?
(a) The name of the herd of sheep.
(b) What the Icelandic people call the harvest season.
(c) The farm that is the seat of the local Bailiff.
(d) The curse put on the land.

13. Who is talking at the start of Section 2?
(a) Nonni.
(b) Asta Sollilja.
(c) Finna.
(d) Bjartur.

14. What happens to Asta on the walk back to Summerhouse in Section 2?
(a) She vomits.
(b) She gets lost.
(c) She falls and breaks her ankle.
(d) She runs away from Bjartur.

15. How does Rosa die?
(a) Starved to death.
(b) Childbirth.
(c) Froze to death.
(d) Murdered by intruders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reverend Gudmundur bring into the parish in Section 1?

2. What excuse does Asta give to Bjartur for wanting to go to Myri, in Section 2?

3. What is Book One titled?

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

5. How old is Nonni at the start of Section 2?

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