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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 40, 41, 42, 43, and 44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Vainamoinen's mother suggest he look for a bride?
(a) At the bottom of the sea.
(b) In the ocean.
(c) In the Land of Pohja.
(d) In the cave of jewels.

2. What sound does Vainamoinen find sad after he goes fishing?
(a) The cuckoo's song.
(b) The hummingbird's wings.
(c) The nightingale's song.
(d) The crow's call.

3. Where does Lemminkainen hide after the wedding feast?
(a) In a closet off of of his mother's kitchen.
(b) On an island of women.
(c) In a chest in his mother's bedroom.
(d) In a new country to the west.

4. Who sets out the series of tasks Vainamoinen must complete if he is going to marry?
(a) Louhi.
(b) Ilmarinen.
(c) The Maid of Pohja.
(d) Annikki.

5. Which tree does Vainamoinen leave standing?
(a) The aspen.
(b) The birch.
(c) The oak.
(d) The laurel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Old Man by the Fire say about stories of children?

2. What does Louhi do when she finds that the Sampo is gone?

3. Whom does Lemminkainen seek out to help him get revenge on the armies that had pursued him?

4. What does Lemminkainen do to press his suit?

5. What are Joukahainen's stories like?

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