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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue - Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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)?
(a) Her executioners.
(b) Men.
(c) Agnes' father.
(d) The villagers.

2. Why will the murderers be executed in Iceland?
(a) It is an economical decision.
(b) The District Commissioner wants to see the executions.
(c) Iceland is where the murders took place.
(d) The families of the victims wants to see the executions.

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

4. Why does Lauga get angry at Steina when the District Commissioner arrives in Chapter 1?
(a) Steina is dirty.
(b) He is left alone in the parlor.
(c) There is a storm, and Steina does not offer to dry his clothes.
(d) Steina allows him inside without Lauga's permission.

5. Who is the eldest sister in the Jonsdottir family?
(a) Steina.
(b) They are not sisters.
(c) Lauga.
(d) They are the same age.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the news the District Commissioner shares with the Jonsdottir girls in Chapter 1?

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

3. Who is the mistress of the Jonsdottir farm?

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

5. What was Natan's true profession?

(see the answer key)

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