View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what two people have been murdered?
(a) Reverend Johann Tomasson.
(b) Bjorn Blondal and His Majesty the King.
(c) Petur Jonsson and Natan Ketilsson.
(d) Assistant Reverend Thorvandur and Natan Ketilsson.

2. How does Margret treat Agnes when she arrives in Chapter 2?
(a) She does not speak to Agnes.
(b) She leaves Agnes alone in a room.
(c) She cleans Agnes up and gives her water.
(d) She tells Agnes to sleep outside in the shed.

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

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

5. What is Petur Jonsson accused of doing that sways Margret's opinion about the crime?
(a) He slit the throats of sheep and was a thief.
(b) He does not take care of his own children.
(c) He killed animals for fun.
(d) He cheated on his wife with other women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steina confess to Agnes in Chapter 5 about the other murderess, Sigga?

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

3. Why does Agnes choose Reverend Toti to be her spiritual advisor?

4. Why is Roslin initially concerned about Margret in Chapter 3?

5. What is the last possession Agnes owns?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 394 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample