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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the names of the two daughters in the Jonsdottir family?
(a) Steina and Agnes.
(b) Margret and Lauga.
(c) Steina and Lauga.
(d) Agnes and Sigga.

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

3. Why does the District Commissioner feel it is appropriate for him to ask the Jonsdottir family to house a murderer?
(a) It is punishment, because the family has stolen from a nearby farm.
(b) He believes it's Mr. Jonsson's responsibility as District Officer of Vatnsdalur.
(c) He believes the daughters will be a good influence.
(d) He has nowhere else for her to go.

4. Where were the murdered victims found?
(a) At a farm in Katadalur.
(b) A field in Reykjavik.
(c) At Natan's farm in Illugastadir.
(d) At the house of Sigridur Gudmundsdottir.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the news the District Commissioner shares with the Jonsdottir girls in Chapter 1?

2. What is the nickname of Assistant Reverend Thorvardur Jonsson?

3. How does Agnes describe how other people think about her crime?

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

5. How does Margret treat Agnes when she arrives in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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