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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the issue with the axe to be used for the execution?
(a) They want the axe to be beautiful and heavy, but it's hard to find.
(b) They wonder if a woman should be able to perform the task.
(c) They do not know if it should be made or bought due to economical issues.
(d) They worry the axe will not be able to effectively perform the task.

2. Who catches Agnes looking at the silver brooch in Chapter 3?
(a) Steina.
(b) Margret.
(c) Jon.
(d) Laugna.

3. What reasoning does Blondal give in Chapter 7 for why Fridrik committed the murders?
(a) His upbringing.
(b) His jealous ways.
(c) His lack of Christian knowledge.
(d) Natan's behavior.

4. What does Agnes predict about Roslin's unborn child?
(a) The child will be a girl.
(b) The child will be cursed.
(c) The child will be a beautiful woman when she is older.
(d) The child will not survive the birth.

5. What does Agnes give to Roslin to help with the birth?
(a) A special potion she knows from her mother.
(b) Tea tree oil to help with the cramping.
(c) A soft blanket to comfort her.
(d) Tea of angelica root.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will the murderers be executed in Iceland?

2. Why is Roslin initially concerned about Margret in Chapter 3?

3. How does Margret feel about the men sent to protect her family in Chapter 2?

4. What is the nickname of Assistant Reverend Thorvardur Jonsson?

5. How is Agnes' journey to the Jonsdottir farm?

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