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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 will the murderers be executed in Iceland?
(a) Iceland is where the murders took place.
(b) The District Commissioner wants to see the executions.
(c) It is an economical decision.
(d) The families of the victims wants to see the executions.

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

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

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

5. What is Natan out doing when Agnes first arrives at his home to live?
(a) Visiting a friend.
(b) Conducting business.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Fox-hunting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Blondal know, in Chapter 7, that Sigga did not commit the murders?

2. What do Natan and Agnes do to ensure Sigga does not know about their relationship?

3. Who is young Agnes sitting next to immediately after her foster-mother Inga gives birth?

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

5. When Agnes first moves to Natan's farm, who becomes jealous of Natan and Agnes' connection?

(see the answer key)

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