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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the District Commissioner feel it is appropriate for him to ask the Jonsdottir family to house a murderer?
(a) He believes the daughters will be a good influence.
(b) He believes it's Mr. Jonsson's responsibility as District Officer of Vatnsdalur.
(c) He has nowhere else for her to go.
(d) It is punishment, because the family has stolen from a nearby farm.

2. Why does Lauga get angry at Steina when the District Commissioner arrives in Chapter 1?
(a) There is a storm, and Steina does not offer to dry his clothes.
(b) Steina is dirty.
(c) He is left alone in the parlor.
(d) Steina allows him inside without Lauga's permission.

3. Why does Agnes turn Reverend Toti away in Chapter 3?
(a) She believes that he has ulterior motives.
(b) She thinks he is too young and not mature enough to help her.
(c) She wants a more handsome advisor.
(d) She does not like how he treats her.

4. What is the nickname of Assistant Reverend Thorvardur Jonsson?
(a) Toti.
(b) Steina.
(c) Bjorn.
(d) Thorv.

5. What is Petur Jonsson accused of doing that sways Margret's opinion about the crime?
(a) He cheated on his wife with other women.
(b) He killed animals for fun.
(c) He slit the throats of sheep and was a thief.
(d) He does not take care of his own children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last possession Agnes owns?

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

3. What did Agnes do before working at Kornsa?

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

5. How does Margret treat Agnes when she arrives in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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