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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what condition is the badstofa in Illugstadir?
(a) It is falling apart, and there is no fire burning.
(b) It is beautifully decorated.
(c) Larger than Agnes expected.
(d) Very small with only four bunks.

2. 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.

3. What is Petur Jonsson accused of doing that sways Margret's opinion about the crime?
(a) He does not take care of his own children.
(b) He slit the throats of sheep and was a thief.
(c) He cheated on his wife with other women.
(d) He killed animals for fun.

4. Who is chosen in Chapter 4 to execute the murderers?
(a) Fridrik.
(b) An unkown farmer from a neighboring village.
(c) Jon, the District Commissioner of Vatnsadalur.
(d) Natan's brother, Gudmundur Ketillson.

5. How does Agnes respond to Rosa's poem in Chapter 5?
(a) She asks Rosa to never contact her again.
(b) She calls Rosa despicable names.
(c) She explains that she does not know how this all happened, and that she is sad too.
(d) She tells Rosa that she has no idea what she is talking about and should leave her alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. After being sick for a long time, Reverend Toti wakes up in Chapter 11, and what does his father tell him?

2. Why does Reverend Toti stop visiting Agnes in Chapter 10?

3. Why did Agnes have to leave her foster-family, as described in Chapter 6?

4. What position has Sigga taken over when Agnes moves into Natan's farm?

5. Why does Agnes choose Reverend Toti to be her spiritual advisor?

(see the answer key)

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