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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what point of view is this narrative told?
(a) Second person.
(b) Third person omniscient.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) Narrative point of view.

2. In Chapter 1, what does Steina burn before her parents can see it?
(a) Part of the meal they were supposed to eat that night.
(b) An old jacket.
(c) A letter from the District Commissioner.
(d) A box of trinkets.

3. What does Agnes give to Roslin to help with the birth?
(a) Tea of angelica root.
(b) A soft blanket to comfort her.
(c) A special potion she knows from her mother.
(d) Tea tree oil to help with the cramping.

4. Steina says in Chapter 3 that she met Agnes before. What did Agnes do for the girls?
(a) She tried to steal from them.
(b) She ignored them and went along her way.
(c) She yelled at them for being nosey.
(d) She plaited their hair and gave them eggs.

5. What is the issue with the axe to be used for the execution?
(a) They worry the axe will not be able to effectively perform the task.
(b) They wonder if a woman should be able to perform the task.
(c) They do not know if it should be made or bought due to economical issues.
(d) They want the axe to be beautiful and heavy, but it's hard to find.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nickname of Assistant Reverend Thorvardur Jonsson?

2. What does Agnes predict about Roslin's unborn child?

3. Why is Roslin initially concerned about Margret in Chapter 3?

4. Why does Margret want to send her daughters away in Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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