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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 does Vainamoinen do when he agrees to take what Joukahainen offers?
(a) He allows Joukahainen to return home.
(b) He allows Joukahainen to be drowned.
(c) He tells Joukahainen the story of his own miserable future.
(d) He humiliates Joukahainen by turning him into a spider.

2. Who comes after the Water-Mother prays for relief?
(a) A small bird.
(b) Vainamoinen.
(c) The Maid of Pohja.
(d) Louhi.

3. What does Joukahainen do when he meets Vainamoinen?
(a) He challenges Vainamoinen to a storytelling contest.
(b) He challenges Vainamoinen to a race.
(c) He challenges Vainamoinen to a wrestling match.
(d) He challenges Vainamoinen to a javelin contest.

4. What name is the Water-Mother given?
(a) The Maid of Pohja.
(b) Louhi.
(c) Ilmatar.
(d) Earth Mother.

5. What reputation does Vainamoinen gain over time?
(a) He is known as a fair and kind king to his people.
(b) He is known as a wise and wonderful storyteller.
(c) He is known as a powerful warrior.
(d) He is known as a strange magician.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sound does Vainamoinen find sad after he goes fishing?

3. What does the water mother's baby do when he is born?

4. What does Aino do in response to Vainamoinen's request?

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

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