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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is Agnes' journey to the Jonsdottir farm?
(a) It is not too bad, because she has warm boots and a heavy jacket.
(b) It is difficult, because she has to walk a long distance.
(c) It is very difficult, and she is dirty, bruised, and exhausted.
(d) it is easy, because she has finally being carried by a horse.

3. Where is Agnes originally held after the crimes?
(a) Copenhagen.
(b) Kornsa.
(c) Galfa.
(d) Stora-Borg.

4. Why does Agnes wake up every morning in Chapter 3 with a "blow of grief to her heart" (58)?
(a) Natan had abused her for many years her.
(b) Natan is dead.
(c) Sigga has a better position than her.
(d) Fridrik has killed Natan.

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 does not take care of his own children.
(d) He slit the throats of sheep and was a thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks from the first person perspective more than any other character?

2. What is the event that Blondal speaks about to Lauga in Chapter 1?

3. The transition between the Chapter 2 narrative and the Chapter 3 narrative is important, because of what shift?

4. What does Agnes contemplate the first day on the Jonsson farm in Chapter 3?

5. What does Agnes believe is punishment coming from God in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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