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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 is the weather like the day Inga gives birth?
(a) A fierce blizzard takes over.
(b) Rain rapidly pours on the rooftops.
(c) The sunshine radiates through the clouds.
(d) There is mention of the weather.

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

3. Why will the murderers be executed in Iceland?
(a) It is an economical decision.
(b) The District Commissioner wants to see the executions.
(c) Iceland is where the murders took place.
(d) The families of the victims wants to see the executions.

4. Where does Agnes go after Natan kicks her out?
(a) Back to her foster-father.
(b) To her brother, Joas', house.
(c) To the church.
(d) Fridrik's.

5. Where is the penalty for the murders to be fulfilled?
(a) In a large wooded area.
(b) In Illugastadir where Natan lived.
(c) Where the crime was committed.
(d) In Copenhagen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the District Commissioner feel it is appropriate for him to ask the Jonsdottir family to house a murderer?

2. What does Fridrik want Natan to stop doing on the night of his murder?

3. What kind of relationship develops between Agnes and Natan after she moves to his farm?

4. What does Sigga say when Agnes asks if Natan is at church, because it is Sunday?

5. In Chapter 10, what does Lauga hear about Agnes in relation to the execution?

(see the answer key)

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