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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 two weapons are used to kill the two men whose murders are described in Chapter 3?
(a) A Hammer and rope.
(b) A Knife and hammer.
(c) A Knife and gun.
(d) A Rope and Knife.

2. How does Reverent Toti's demeanor change toward Agnes from Chapter 3 to Chapter 4?
(a) He realizes she needs a friend to listen.
(b) He decides he must act like a strong man.
(c) He wants her to memorize all the Christian sagas.
(d) He finds her to be repulsive and leaves.

3. Where does this story take place?
(a) England.
(b) Iceland.
(c) Denmark.
(d) France.

4. What does Agnes believe is punishment coming from God in Chapter 3?
(a) Reverend Toti.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Sleeplessness.
(d) A new relationship.

5. Who does Margret speak poorly about when her friend, Roslin, visits in Chapter 3?
(a) Her husband, Jon.
(b) The District Commissioner, Blondal.
(c) Natan's character.
(d) Roslin's husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Jonsdottir mother, Margret, distressed at the beginning of the novel?

2. How does Agnes feel about the way "truth" is understood by people, as described in Chapter 4?

3. Where is Agnes originally held after the crimes?

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

5. Who is chosen in Chapter 4 to execute the murderers?

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