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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 most accurate advice Reverend Toti's father gives him about making the right decision to advise Agnes?
(a) "You know your own heart." (32).
(b) "A man must be true to his word" (32).
(c) "Don't wake me when you return" (32).
(d) "You should seek to please the Lord" (32).

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

3. What is the news the District Commissioner shares with the Jonsdottir girls in Chapter 1?
(a) He believes that the girls had something to do with the murders.
(b) Agnes, one of the murderers, will be housed with them.
(c) He wants to speak to their father about a business deal.
(d) The Jonsson family is being asked to move.

4. How does Margret feel about the men sent to protect her family in Chapter 2?
(a) They have sent a boy who sleeps soundly.
(b) They have made neighbors come to help.
(c) They have sent women who cannot protect them.
(d) They have sent no one at all.

5. Who does Agnes meet on her way to Geitaskard, Natan's farm?
(a) Her brother, Joas.
(b) Natan.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Reverend Toti.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Agnes' last possession in Chapter 3?

2. Who was young Agnes hearing calling to her from the storehouse, in her memory described in Chapter 6?

3. Who will be with the Jonsdottir family the first night Agnes stays?

4. How does Agnes describe how other people think about her crime?

5. Why does Lauga not like Steina's relationship with Agnes?

(see the answer key)

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