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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 3, 4, and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does the Storyteller tell first?
(a) The story of discovery of language.
(b) The story of the first man.
(c) The story of how the world was made.
(d) The story of how he first heard his story.

2. What was the Water-Mother's name before she became the Water-Mother?
(a) The Maid of Pohja.
(b) Ilmarinen.
(c) Louhi.
(d) Daughter of the Air.

3. What does the water mother's baby do when he is born?
(a) Looks for someone to sow seeds in the land.
(b) Looks for his father.
(c) Looks for a place to build a castle.
(d) Conquers his father's henchmen.

4. What does Vainamoinen go fishing for in part 5?
(a) Joukahainen.
(b) Salmon.
(c) Aino's body.
(d) Perch.

5. What does Aino do in response to Vainamoinen's request?
(a) She renounces her father.
(b) She refuses to renounce her family.
(c) She drops her jewelry on the ground and runs home.
(d) She offers to betray her brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vainamoinen ask Aino to do for him when they are walking through the forest together?

2. Where does Vainamoinen's mother suggest he look for a bride?

3. How does Aino's mother console her when Aino is crying about marrying Vainamoinen?

4. What does Vainamoinen catch?

5. What reputation does Vainamoinen gain over time?

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