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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 13 & Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will the Jonsdottir family be given for keeping Agnes?
(a) A better position for the father, Jon.
(b) Compensation (money).
(c) More animals.
(d) More servants.

2. What does Steina confess to Agnes in Chapter 5 about the other murderess, Sigga?
(a) She says that Sigga will be executed just like Agnes and Fridrik.
(b) She reveals that Sigga is married to Fridrik, and they left Iceland.
(c) She confesses that Sigga is getting an appeal.
(d) She says that Sigga is going to be free.

3. What angers Fridrik and begins the motive for killing Natan, as described in Chapter 11?
(a) He is angry that Sigga has shared a bed with Natan.
(b) He knows that Natan will kill him first.
(c) He wants all of Natan's money.
(d) He thinks that Natan will follow them no matter where they go.

4. Why does Margret want to send her daughters away in Chapter 1?
(a) She cannot afford to take care of them.
(b) She does not want them around a murderess.
(c) They have committed a crime and cannot stay at home.
(d) They are married now and must live with their husbands.

5. What does Agnes say to Fridrik when Natan tries to speak to him, as described in Chapter 12?
(a) Fridrik should at least speak to him.
(b) Fridrik should take Sigga and flee.
(c) Fridrik should leave the house.
(d) Fridrik should go get help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Agnes' last possession in Chapter 3?

2. Who is obliged to help prepare Agnes Magnusdottir for her meeting with the Lord? (Chapter 1)

3. When Reverend Toti shares Blondal's advice about his spiritual counseling in Chapter 7, how does Agnes respond?

4. Why does Jon Jonsson Jonsdottir abruptly leave the farm for Hvammur in Chapter 1?

5. Where does Agnes go after Natan kicks her out?

(see the answer key)

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