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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most accurate advice Reverend Toti's father gives him about making the right decision to advise Agnes?
(a) "Don't wake me when you return" (32).
(b) "You know your own heart." (32).
(c) "You should seek to please the Lord" (32).
(d) "A man must be true to his word" (32).

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

3. What happens to Agnes' last possession in Chapter 3?
(a) It is sold.
(b) It is given away.
(c) It is burned.
(d) It is used as a blanket.

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

5. What is the last possession Agnes owns?
(a) Her dress.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A picture of her little brother.
(d) A coat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Natan murdered, as described in Chapter 3?

2. 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)?

3. What did Agnes do before working at Kornsa?

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

5. Where is Agnes originally held after the crimes?

(see the answer key)

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