1. In the Prologue, Agnes reveals what to the reader?
(a) She reveals she is an orphan.
(b) She reveals that she is unmarried and unhappy.
(c) She reveals that she is in love with a married man.
(d) She reveals she has taken the lives of two men.

2. What is the event that Blondal speaks about to Lauga in Chapter 1?
(a) The murderers.
(b) Natan giving bad medicine to her mother.
(c) Agnes and Sigga living with them.
(d) Fredrik killing sheep.

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

4. How is Agnes' journey to the Jonsdottir farm?
(a) it is easy, because she has finally being carried by a horse.
(b) It is not too bad, because she has warm boots and a heavy jacket.
(c) It is difficult, because she has to walk a long distance.
(d) It is very difficult, and she is dirty, bruised, and exhausted.

5. In Chapter 1, what does Steina burn before her parents can see it?
(a) Part of the meal they were supposed to eat that night.
(b) An old jacket.
(c) A box of trinkets.
(d) A letter from the District Commissioner.