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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Agnes' journey to the Jonsdottir farm?
(a) It is difficult, because she has to walk a long distance.
(b) It is very difficult, and she is dirty, bruised, and exhausted.
(c) it is easy, because she has finally being carried by a horse.
(d) It is not too bad, because she has warm boots and a heavy jacket.

2. Why is the Jonsdottir mother, Margret, distressed at the beginning of the novel?
(a) She is distressed, because her family doesn't have enough money.
(b) She is distressed from having children and servants to look after.
(c) She is distressed, because her sons are troublemakers.
(d) She is distressed from having to keep the farm working.

3. What is Natan holding in Agnes' dream in Chapter 3?
(a) A raven who flies away after Agnes arrives.
(b) A pair of scissors covered in blood.
(c) A glass beaker filled with the scum off brewing herbs.
(d) A picture of Agnes' mother.

4. What did Agnes do before working at Kornsa?
(a) She had a serving position.
(b) She was a worker.
(c) She was a devoted mother.
(d) She was a cook.

5. Who is the mistress of the Jonsdottir farm?
(a) Steina.
(b) Kornitas.
(c) Sigga.
(d) Kristin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the District Commissioner feel it is appropriate for him to ask the Jonsdottir family to house a murderer?

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

3. What was Natan's true profession?

4. Who is the eldest sister in the Jonsdottir family?

5. Where is the Jonsdottir family's farm?

(see the answer key)

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