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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Agnes originally held after the crimes?
(a) Kornsa.
(b) Stora-Borg.
(c) Galfa.
(d) Copenhagen.

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

3. Who is the mistress of the Jonsdottir farm?
(a) Steina.
(b) Kristin.
(c) Sigga.
(d) Kornitas.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this story take place?

2. What was Natan's true profession?

3. What are the names of the two daughters in the Jonsdottir family?

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

5. Why does the poet, Rosa, dislike Agnes, as outlined in the Opening Poem in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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