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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Agnes first moves to Natan's farm, who becomes jealous of Natan and Agnes' connection?
(a) Natan's mother.
(b) The mistress, Natalia.
(c) The housekeeper, Maria.
(d) Natan's elder sister, Helga.

2. Why will the murderers be executed in Iceland?
(a) Iceland is where the murders took place.
(b) The District Commissioner wants to see the executions.
(c) The families of the victims wants to see the executions.
(d) It is an economical decision.

3. Who is "they" in the following sentence: "They will blow us all out, one by one, until it is only their light by which they are themselves" (Prologue)?
(a) Agnes' father.
(b) The villagers.
(c) Her executioners.
(d) Men.

4. How does Margret feel about the men sent to protect her family in Chapter 2?
(a) They have sent no one at all.
(b) They have sent a boy who sleeps soundly.
(c) They have sent women who cannot protect them.
(d) They have made neighbors come to help.

5. How is the overall mood of the meeting Blondal and Reverend Toti have about Agnes' spiritual progress and Toti's methods in Chapter 7?
(a) Blondal is pleased and gives Reverend Toti a raise.
(b) Blondal asks many questions, writes down answers, and says that he is pleased.
(c) Blondal does not believe that Reverend Toti is following Christian ways in his advising.
(d) Reverend Toti yells at Blondal for making him be a spiritual advisor to Agnes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Natan's true profession?

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

3. Where does this story take place?

4. After being accused of the murders, in Chapter 7, what does Fridrik say in response?

5. What does the Ministry Book say about Agnes in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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