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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. In the Prologue, Agnes reveals what to the reader?
(a) She reveals she has taken the lives of two men.
(b) She reveals that she is unmarried and unhappy.
(c) She reveals she is an orphan.
(d) She reveals that she is in love with a married man.

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

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

5. What is the name given to Natan by his mother?
(a) Nathaniel.
(b) Satan.
(c) Paul.
(d) Bjorn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Agnes respond to Rosa's poem in Chapter 5?

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

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

4. From what point of view is this narrative told?

5. What does Poet-Rosa write to Agnes a second time?

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