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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Agnes meets Reverend Toti twice before seeking his counsel as her spiritual advisor for her crimes. What is the second instance?
(a) She had a crush on him from early childhood.
(b) In a dream.
(c) From afar as he helps another woman.
(d) They lived in the same town and went to church together.

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

3. What position does Natan offer to Agnes when she first arrives at his farm?
(a) Housekeeper.
(b) Mistress.
(c) Maid.
(d) Wife.

4. Why does Natan threaten to kick Sigga out of the house, as described in Chapter 11?
(a) She has lied about him to other people.
(b) She is a thief.
(c) She has been disloyal.
(d) She is not a good lover.

5. Why is Natan's home built to face the land and not the sea?
(a) His mother drowned when he was young.
(b) He believes that viewing water too much can cause one harm.
(c) He wants to be able to see people traveling along the mountain.
(d) He does not like the smell of the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this story take place?

2. What does Fridrik do in order to marry Sigga?

3. What is the most accurate advice Reverend Toti's father gives him about making the right decision to advise Agnes?

4. What does Fridrik's mother tell him when she learns of his fight with Natan?

5. What was Natan's true profession?

(see the answer key)

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