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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the District Commissioner feel it is appropriate for him to ask the Jonsdottir family to house a murderer?
(a) He has nowhere else for her to go.
(b) It is punishment, because the family has stolen from a nearby farm.
(c) He believes it's Mr. Jonsson's responsibility as District Officer of Vatnsdalur.
(d) He believes the daughters will be a good influence.

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

3. What is the first question Agnes asked Sigga upon meeting her?
(a) "What should I do first?"
(b) "Where is my bed?"
(c) "Where is your husband?"
(d) "Where is Natan?"

4. What reasoning does Blondal give in Chapter 7 for why Fridrik committed the murders?
(a) Natan's behavior.
(b) His lack of Christian knowledge.
(c) His upbringing.
(d) His jealous ways.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Blondal write a letter to about the execution axe?

2. What does Bjorn, Agnes' childhood foster-father, not like?

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

4. After being accused of the murders, in Chapter 7, what does Fridrik say in response?

5. According to the inventory, in Chapter 6, who did the sheep and hay belong to?

(see the answer key)

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