1. What does Steina confess to Agnes in Chapter 5 about the other murderess, Sigga?
(a) She reveals that Sigga is married to Fridrik, and they left Iceland.
(b) She says that Sigga will be executed just like Agnes and Fridrik.
(c) She says that Sigga is going to be free.
(d) She confesses that Sigga is getting an appeal.

2. In Chapter 5, how does Agnes describe her family as a child?
(a) She was raised by her father in an isolated village.
(b) She had a very loving family that is now disappointed in her.
(c) Her mother left her, and then she spent time with foster families and as a pauper.
(d) Her mother had many husbands and left her out in a field.

3. Why does the poet, Rosa, dislike Agnes, as outlined in the Opening Poem in Chapter 5?
(a) She dislikes Agnes, because she believes Agnes stole Natan from her and then murdered him.
(b) She is jealous of Agnes' beauty.
(c) She thinks Agnes is a bad mother.
(d) She says that Agnes stole from her and gossiped about it to others.

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

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