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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Blondal write a letter to about the execution axe?
(a) Deputy Governor of North-East Iceland.
(b) Natan Ketilsson.
(c) Reverend Toti.
(d) His Majesty.

2. What does Rosa say, in Chapter 10, about her connection to Agnes?
(a) She says that she hated her for many reasons.
(b) She states that Agnes is a liar and doesn't deserve any mercy.
(c) She does not ever share her opinion to anyone.
(d) She says that she has no opinion.

3. How is the overall mood of the meeting Blondal and Reverend Toti have about Agnes' spiritual progress and Toti's methods in Chapter 7?
(a) Reverend Toti yells at Blondal for making him be a spiritual advisor to Agnes.
(b) Blondal does not believe that Reverend Toti is following Christian ways in his advising.
(c) Blondal is pleased and gives Reverend Toti a raise.
(d) Blondal asks many questions, writes down answers, and says that he is pleased.

4. What happens to Agnes' and Sigga's belongings in Chapter 6?
(a) They are given away to the poor.
(b) They are given to their families.
(c) They are put up for auction.
(d) They are all burnt.

5. Who tries very hard to make a connection with Agnes in Chapter 7, saying, "I know you. We are alike" (169).
(a) Steina.
(b) Jon.
(c) Petur.
(d) Sigga.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Agnes believe is punishment coming from God in Chapter 3?

2. After being sick for a long time, Reverend Toti wakes up in Chapter 11, and what does his father tell him?

3. Why does Reverend Toti stop visiting Agnes in Chapter 10?

4. What position has Sigga taken over when Agnes moves into Natan's farm?

5. Why is Natan's home built to face the land and not the sea?

(see the answer key)

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