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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Steina burn before her parents can see it?
(a) A letter from the District Commissioner.
(b) A box of trinkets.
(c) An old jacket.
(d) Part of the meal they were supposed to eat that night.

2. How does Margret treat Agnes when she arrives in Chapter 2?
(a) She leaves Agnes alone in a room.
(b) She does not speak to Agnes.
(c) She tells Agnes to sleep outside in the shed.
(d) She cleans Agnes up and gives her water.

3. From what point of view is this narrative told?
(a) Narrative point of view.
(b) Second person.
(c) Third person omniscient.
(d) Third person limited.

4. What is one of the first things Agnes shares with the Reverend in Chapter 6?
(a) "I was only five years old" (135).
(b) "One night the two of us were working in the badstofa with Inga" (135).
(c) "I tried to call Pappi also, but he didn't like it (135).
(d) "Death happened, and in the usual way that it happens, and yet, not like anything else at all" (135).

5. Before the crime, how do Agnes and Natan meet?
(a) Agnes goes to work for Natan.
(b) Natan is friends of her foster-family.
(c) They are introduced by mutual friends.
(d) They meet at a farm while she is working in Geitaskard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Agnes predict about Roslin's unborn child?

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 3, it states the names of the three murderers. Who are they?

4. When Reverend Toti shares Blondal's advice about his spiritual counseling in Chapter 7, how does Agnes respond?

5. Who is obliged to help prepare Agnes Magnusdottir for her meeting with the Lord? (Chapter 1)

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