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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose belongings are being auctioned off in the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Fridrik Sigurdsson.
(b) Agnes Magnusdottir.
(c) Bjorn Blondal.
(d) Natan Ketilsson.

2. What does Roslin bring to Margret in Chapter 3?
(a) Milk.
(b) Rye bread.
(c) Danishes.
(d) Sweets.

3. What will the Jonsdottir family be given for keeping Agnes?
(a) A better position for the father, Jon.
(b) More servants.
(c) Compensation (money).
(d) More animals.

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

5. What is the issue with the axe to be used for the execution?
(a) They want the axe to be beautiful and heavy, but it's hard to find.
(b) They do not know if it should be made or bought due to economical issues.
(c) They worry the axe will not be able to effectively perform the task.
(d) They wonder if a woman should be able to perform the task.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Agnes believe is punishment coming from God in Chapter 3?

2. In the Prologue, Agnes reveals what to the reader?

3. Steina says in Chapter 3 that she met Agnes before. What did Agnes do for the girls?

4. What is the name given to Natan by his mother?

5. How does Reverent Toti's demeanor change toward Agnes from Chapter 3 to Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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