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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 3, it states the names of the three murderers. Who are they?
(a) Fridrik, Sigga, and Agnes.
(b) Agnes, Sigga, and Margret.
(c) Fridrik, Petur, and Natan.
(d) Natan, Petur, and Sigga.

2. How does Agnes respond to Rosa's poem in Chapter 5?
(a) She explains that she does not know how this all happened, and that she is sad too.
(b) She asks Rosa to never contact her again.
(c) She tells Rosa that she has no idea what she is talking about and should leave her alone.
(d) She calls Rosa despicable names.

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

4. Who does Margret speak poorly about when her friend, Roslin, visits in Chapter 3?
(a) Roslin's husband.
(b) Her husband, Jon.
(c) The District Commissioner, Blondal.
(d) Natan's character.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, what does Steina burn before her parents can see it?

3. What does Agnes contemplate the first day on the Jonsson farm in Chapter 3?

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

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

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