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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who confesses his love to Agnes, as described in Chapter 10?
(a) Her foster-brother, Bjorn.
(b) Fridrik.
(c) Daniel, a worker on the farm.
(d) Petur, a friend of Fridrik's.

3. What would Natan maybe do if he found a book of psalms in the house, according to Sigga?
(a) Give it to his father.
(b) Read it with the girls.
(c) Kindle the hearth with it.
(d) Throw it outside.

4. Who catches Agnes looking at the silver brooch in Chapter 3?
(a) Steina.
(b) Laugna.
(c) Jon.
(d) Margret.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Agnes turn Reverend Toti away in Chapter 3?

2. Agnes meets Reverend Toti twice before seeking his counsel as her spiritual advisor for her crimes. What is the second instance?

3. Why does Lauga not like Steina's relationship with Agnes?

4. Where does Agnes go after not being able to live in Natan's cowshed, as described in Chapter 11?

5. Why does Rosa give her daughter to another person?

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