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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 13 & Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Natan and Agnes fight, what does he do to get her back at Agnes, as described in Chapter 10?
(a) He talked about how much more he likes Sigga than her.
(b) He slept with Sigga.
(c) He did not let her eat supper.
(d) He made her do extra chores.

2. Why does the District Commissioner feel it is appropriate for him to ask the Jonsdottir family to house a murderer?
(a) It is punishment, because the family has stolen from a nearby farm.
(b) He believes it's Mr. Jonsson's responsibility as District Officer of Vatnsdalur.
(c) He has nowhere else for her to go.
(d) He believes the daughters will be a good influence.

3. How does Agnes feel about living in Illugstadir after arriving?
(a) Excited.
(b) Desperate.
(c) Welcomed.
(d) Trapped.

4. What does Agnes say to Fridrik when she found him outside, as described in Chapter 12?
(a) "Admit it. You want this too..." (284).
(b) "Natan's going to kill you if he sees you" (283).
(c) "...I don't know if he's dead" (285).
(d) "I need to light the lamp" (285)

5. Why does Reverend Toti stop visiting Agnes in Chapter 10?
(a) His father will not allow him.
(b) He needs to think about what to say.
(c) He becomes ill from all the traveling.
(d) He does not want to meet with Agnes any longer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Jonsdottir mother, Margret, distressed at the beginning of the novel?

2. Why does Jon Jonsson Jonsdottir abruptly leave the farm for Hvammur in Chapter 1?

3. What is Natan out doing when Agnes first arrives at his home to live?

4. As described in Chapter 11, what does Natan do to Agnes when he returns home?

5. Who is "they" in the following sentence: "They will blow us all out, one by one, until it is only their light by which they are themselves" (Prologue)?

(see the answer key)

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