Burial Rites Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Hannah Kent
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 173 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Burial Rites Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poet-Rosa write to Agnes a second time?

2. Who speaks from the first person perspective more than any other character?

3. What was Natan's true profession?

4. Where is Agnes originally held after the crimes?

5. What is the name given to Natan by his mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Reverend Toti's relationship with his father in relation to his time spent with Agnes?

2. How does Agnes respond to Reverend Toti's initial comments about prayer and absolution?

3. How does Blondal approach the unfortunate situation of a murderer staying with the Jonsdottir family?

4. How does Margret feel when she meets Agnes? Why?

5. Why might Agnes say, "What a person does, and to know a person is, very different thing" (103)?

6. How does Agnes feel while working in the field at the Kornsa farm?

7. What does the Ministerial Book reveal about Agnes' past that may give insight into her future?

8. How does Margret respond to Roslin's opinions? Why?

9. Why is Agnes nothing like Margret imagined?

10. Why does Agnes not know what to say to Reverend Toti?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Natan Ketilsson affect Agnes' life for good or bad? Give examples of both, but determine whether his influence is beneficial or detrimental to Agnes' future and sense of self.

Essay Topic 2

Agnes spends a fair amount of time sharing her story about family with both Reverend Toti and Margret. What conclusions can be drawn from her childhood background and how might they have shaped the woman she became?

Essay Topic 3

Natan and Agnes have a tumultuous relationship, which seems to leave Agnes in wonderment. Describe their relationship and each role the character played. Use five quotes to back up your vision.

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