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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steina confess to Agnes in Chapter 5 about the other murderess, Sigga?
(a) She says that Sigga is going to be free.
(b) She reveals that Sigga is married to Fridrik, and they left Iceland.
(c) She confesses that Sigga is getting an appeal.
(d) She says that Sigga will be executed just like Agnes and Fridrik.

2. Who catches Agnes looking at the silver brooch in Chapter 3?
(a) Jon.
(b) Margret.
(c) Laugna.
(d) Steina.

3. What is Agnes doing when Natan arrives home after Agnes has moved in?
(a) Arguing with Sigga.
(b) Crying.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Cleaning the house.

4. Why does Reverend Toti stop visiting Agnes in Chapter 10?
(a) His father will not allow him.
(b) He becomes ill from all the traveling.
(c) He needs to think about what to say.
(d) He does not want to meet with Agnes any longer.

5. Who does Agnes first see when she reaches Illugastadir?
(a) Steina.
(b) Margret.
(c) Sigga.
(d) Natan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Blondal write a letter to about the execution axe?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 3, it states the names of the three murderers. Who are they?

3. How does Agnes feel about the way "truth" is understood by people, as described in Chapter 4?

4. What happens to Agnes' foster-mother, Inga?

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

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