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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 news the District Commissioner shares with the Jonsdottir girls in Chapter 1?
(a) The Jonsson family is being asked to move.
(b) He wants to speak to their father about a business deal.
(c) Agnes, one of the murderers, will be housed with them.
(d) He believes that the girls had something to do with the murders.

2. What does Natan do to Agnes after she criticizes his interpretation of a dream?
(a) Tells her that she is ignorant.
(b) Slaps her.
(c) Asks her to be quiet and sleep outside.
(d) Shoves her onto the ground.

3. What does Poet-Rosa write to Agnes a second time?
(a) A poem about how Agnes deserves her punishment, because she stole Natan from her.
(b) A poem saying that she misses their friendship.
(c) A poem saying that she hates Agnes for being adored by Natan.
(d) A poem about how Agnes is snobby.

4. What does Rosa say, in Chapter 10, about her connection to Agnes?
(a) She states that Agnes is a liar and doesn't deserve any mercy.
(b) She says that she has no opinion.
(c) She does not ever share her opinion to anyone.
(d) She says that she hated her for many reasons.

5. What is the last possession Agnes owns?
(a) A coat.
(b) A necklace.
(c) Her dress.
(d) A picture of her little brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. After being accused of the murders, in Chapter 7, what does Fridrik say in response?

2. Who are the two men murdered, as stated in Chapter 3?

3. Why does Karitas, Blondal's housekeeper, stop Reverend Toti before he leaves in Chapter 7?

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

5. What is the first question Agnes asked Sigga upon meeting her?

(see the answer key)

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