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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue - Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the eldest sister in the Jonsdottir family?
(a) They are the same age.
(b) Lauga.
(c) They are not sisters.
(d) Steina.

2. What is the nickname of Assistant Reverend Thorvardur Jonsson?
(a) Thorv.
(b) Toti.
(c) Bjorn.
(d) Steina.

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

4. Why is the Jonsdottir mother, Margret, distressed at the beginning of the novel?
(a) She is distressed from having children and servants to look after.
(b) She is distressed from having to keep the farm working.
(c) She is distressed, because her sons are troublemakers.
(d) She is distressed, because her family doesn't have enough money.

5. Where is the Jonsdottir family's farm?
(a) Kornsa.
(b) Hvammur.
(c) Illugstadir.
(d) Katadalur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Natan's true profession?

2. Whose belongings are being auctioned off in the beginning of Chapter 1?

3. Who is "they" in the following sentence: "They will blow us all out, one by one, until it is only their light by which they are themselves" (Prologue)?

4. Why does Lauga get angry at Steina when the District Commissioner arrives in Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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