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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 3, it states the names of the three murderers. Who are they?
(a) Fridrik, Petur, and Natan.
(b) Fridrik, Sigga, and Agnes.
(c) Agnes, Sigga, and Margret.
(d) Natan, Petur, and Sigga.

2. After being accused of the murders, in Chapter 7, what does Fridrik say in response?
(a) It was fair punishment, because Natan stole from him.
(b) He was defending himself.
(c) He had nothing to do with the murders.
(d) They were necessary and just.

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

4. When Bjorn is asleep what does Inga do with young Agnes?
(a) She makes Agnes clean.
(b) She tells Agnes that Bjorn is a bad man.
(c) She tells Agnes about her own childhood.
(d) She makes Agnes recite the psalms together.

5. What is the event that Blondal speaks about to Lauga in Chapter 1?
(a) Agnes and Sigga living with them.
(b) Fredrik killing sheep.
(c) Natan giving bad medicine to her mother.
(d) The murderers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who catches Agnes looking at the silver brooch in Chapter 3?

2. Where does Agnes go after Natan kicks her out?

3. What is Natan holding in Agnes' dream in Chapter 3?

4. What kind of relationship develops between Agnes and Natan after she moves to his farm?

5. What happens to Agnes' and Sigga's belongings in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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