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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vainamoinen do when he is listening to Joukahainen's stories?
(a) He kills Joukahainen with a sword.
(b) He runs and hides himself away.
(c) He causes a swamp to rise up around Joukahainen.
(d) He slanders Joukahainen to the other listeners.

2. How does Aino's mother console her when Aino is crying about marrying Vainamoinen?
(a) She says that her family's home is not the only place where flowers bloom.
(b) She tells Aino that this will be the perfect opportunity for the family to take revenge.
(c) She introduces Aino to the transcendent nature of family.
(d) She reminds Aino that she left her own home when she married.

3. What happens when Joukahainen fires at Vainamoinen?
(a) His mother intervenes to protect Vainamoinen.
(b) His second shot kills Vainamoinen.
(c) His first shot kills Vainamoinen.
(d) His third shot kills the magical elk.

4. Who ultimately helps Louhi do what she wants done?
(a) The Maid of Pohja.
(b) Vainamoinen.
(c) Joukahainen.
(d) Ilmarinen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Maid of Pohja?

2. What does Vainamoinen feel as he listens to Joukahainen's stories?

3. What is happening when the Water-Mother experiences an upsurge of energy?

4. Who comes after the Water-Mother prays for relief?

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

(see the answer key)

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