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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 are the names of the two daughters in the Jonsdottir family?
(a) Steina and Lauga.
(b) Agnes and Sigga.
(c) Steina and Agnes.
(d) Margret and Lauga.

2. What is Natan holding in Agnes' dream in Chapter 3?
(a) A pair of scissors covered in blood.
(b) A raven who flies away after Agnes arrives.
(c) A picture of Agnes' mother.
(d) A glass beaker filled with the scum off brewing herbs.

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

4. What was Natan's true profession?
(a) Priest.
(b) Worker.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Business man.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Agnes turn Reverend Toti away in Chapter 3?

3. What is the last possession Agnes owns?

4. Who does Agnes' mother take with her after she leaves Agnes behind as a young girl?

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

(see the answer key)

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