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

2. What happens to the baby after Inga gives birth?

3. What is Agnes doing when Natan arrives home after Agnes has moved in?

4. Who does Agnes first see when she reaches Illugastadir?

5. As described in Chapter 11, what does Natan do to Agnes when he returns home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Agnes believe that she may have been friends with Poet-Rosa under different circumstances?

2. What exactly happens in Agnes' dream of Reverend Toti, which is the true first time she met him?

3. Why does Agnes not believe that Steina and her have anything real in common?

4. How does Reverend Toti relay his message to Blondal about preparing Agnes for her execution?

5. In what ways does Agnes help Roslin get through her birth?

6. What happens when Agnes goes to the storehouse to find Inga?

7. How does Agnes feel when she discerns that Sigga has the position of housekeeper?

8. Why did Natan sleep in Sigga's bed when he knew Agnes was awake?

9. What revelation did Agnes come to after examining her little sister's death?

10. How does Agnes describe her feelings and relationship with Natan after having a dream?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do you feel about the historical documents that begin each chapter? How did these change or help you understand Agnes' story?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Agnes' opinion: "They will blow us all out, one by one, until it is only their light by which they see themselves. Where will I be then" (1)? How does she see the world and the human condition according to this quote? Do you agree/disagree?

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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