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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item is Bjartur's new house missing?
(a) Walls.
(b) A roof.
(c) Doors.
(d) Windows.

2. What "relic of the Monopoly" does the grandmother take out on Christmas night?
(a) Her wooden teeth.
(b) Her final sweets.
(c) Her kerchief.
(d) Her hair pins.

3. Who posts the notice of the sale of Summerhosue in Section 4?
(a) The Fell King.
(b) Jon the Bailiff.
(c) The Sheriff.
(d) Ingolfur Arnarson.

4. What does the Fell King offer Bjartur in Section 4?
(a) A loan.
(b) A croft.
(c) His daughter's hand in marriage.
(d) Sheep.

5. What coveted item does Brynja own?
(a) High heel shoes.
(b) A bed.
(c) Water proof shoes.
(d) Wool hat.

6. Why does Asta go to Rauthsmyri in Section 3?
(a) To find the teacher.
(b) To get a job.
(c) To be confirmed.
(d) To have a new dress made for her.

7. What does Bjartur not want Brynja to offer him in Section 4?
(a) Loan.
(b) Kiss.
(c) Puppy.
(d) Biscuit.

8. In Section 4, what does Gvendur say is more glorious than America?
(a) Love.
(b) Summerhouse.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Iceland.

9. How old is Asta Sollilja in Section 3?
(a) 15.
(b) 14.
(c) 18.
(d) 12.

10. Who does Gvendur plan to give his sheep to in Section 4?
(a) Nonni.
(b) Asta Sollilja.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) The bailiff's daughter.

11. What are the two things that Grandmother asks Nonni to remember to do when he leaves Summerhouse, in Section 3?
(a) Always smell the flowers and never kiss a fool.
(b) Treat woman kindly and always say your prayers.
(c) Never be insolent to those below you and never treat any animal poorly.
(d) Tell your uncle that I love him and find a good woman to marry.

12. Who is Brynja?
(a) Bjartur's new dog.
(b) Gvendur's girlfriend.
(c) Gvendur's son.
(d) Bjartur's third housekeeper.

13. How much does the Bailiff offer Bjartur for Summerhouse in Section 4?
(a) 15,000 crowns.
(b) 5 crowns.
(c) $35 American dollars.
(d) 30,000 crowns.

14. Who is Helgi worried about coming to Summerhouse in Section 3?
(a) Madam of Myri.
(b) The Sheriff.
(c) The teacher.
(d) The neighborhood girl who wishes to be married.

15. What big business is passed into the hands of Ingolfur Arnarson?
(a) Icelandic Tax Association.
(b) The National Bank.
(c) The National Society.
(d) Icelandic Feed Store.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is odd about the teacher?

2. Who died the same day that Finna died?

3. Who is Bjort?

4. Where does Nonni suggest he and Helgi run away to, in Section 3?

5. What do many Icelanders come to call World War I?

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