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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the eldest sister in the Jonsdottir family?
(a) They are the same age.
(b) Lauga.
(c) Steina.
(d) They are not sisters.

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. When Reverend Toti shares Blondal's advice about his spiritual counseling in Chapter 7, how does Agnes respond?
(a) Blondal likes only one thing better than religious tellings, and that is giving orders.
(b) Blondal doesn't care about anyone but himself, and he is a phony when it comes to religion.
(c) Blondal is only out to get the murderers, because it will make him look good.
(d) Blondal likes only one thing better than religious chastisement, and that is the sound of his own voice.

4. What does Poet-Rosa write to Agnes a second time?
(a) A poem about how Agnes deserves her punishment, because she stole Natan from her.
(b) A poem saying that she misses their friendship.
(c) A poem about how Agnes is snobby.
(d) A poem saying that she hates Agnes for being adored by Natan.

5. What does, Bjorn, Agnes' foster-father, ask her to come outside and see, as described in Chapter 6?
(a) The Northern Lights.
(b) A cow giving birth to a calf.
(c) A group of ravens swooning around the farm.
(d) Fresh snow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Roslin, Margret's friend, goes into labor?

2. What is the real reason Roslin visits her friend, Margret in Chapter 3?

3. What does Steina confess to Agnes in Chapter 5 about the other murderess, Sigga?

4. Who was young Agnes hearing calling to her from the storehouse, in her memory described in Chapter 6?

5. Who does Agnes meet on her way to Geitaskard, Natan's farm?

(see the answer key)

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