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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jon Jonsson Jonsdottir abruptly leave the farm for Hvammur in Chapter 1?
(a) He wants to see see the burial grounds of the future victims.
(b) He wants to speak about the situation of harboring a murderess.
(c) He wants to fight another Commissioner.
(d) He is going to visit his brother.

2. How is the overall mood of the meeting Blondal and Reverend Toti have about Agnes' spiritual progress and Toti's methods in Chapter 7?
(a) Blondal does not believe that Reverend Toti is following Christian ways in his advising.
(b) Blondal is pleased and gives Reverend Toti a raise.
(c) Blondal asks many questions, writes down answers, and says that he is pleased.
(d) Reverend Toti yells at Blondal for making him be a spiritual advisor to Agnes.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Agnes originally held after the crimes?

2. Where does young Agnes go after losing her foster-family?

3. In Chapter 1, what does Steina burn before her parents can see it?

4. Who speaks from the first person perspective more than any other character?

5. Why does the poet, Rosa, dislike Agnes, as outlined in the Opening Poem in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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