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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 Fridrik be angry if Natan and Sigga have been together?
(a) He thinks Sigga is lying.
(b) He thinks Natan is lying.
(c) He believes that it is unholy.
(d) He worries that Sigga will get pregnant.

2. Whom does Blondal write a letter to about the execution axe?
(a) Deputy Governor of North-East Iceland.
(b) His Majesty.
(c) Reverend Toti.
(d) Natan Ketilsson.

3. What do Natan and Agnes do to ensure Sigga does not know about their relationship?
(a) They do not care, because Sigga is just a servant.
(b) They waited until she is asleep.
(c) They try to be very quiet when she is near.
(d) They tell her to sleep in a separate room.

4. How does Reverent Toti's demeanor change toward Agnes from Chapter 3 to Chapter 4?
(a) He realizes she needs a friend to listen.
(b) He decides he must act like a strong man.
(c) He wants her to memorize all the Christian sagas.
(d) He finds her to be repulsive and leaves.

5. According to the inventory, in Chapter 6, who did the sheep and hay belong to?
(a) Margret.
(b) Sigga.
(c) Agnes.
(d) Rosa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is obliged to help prepare Agnes Magnusdottir for her meeting with the Lord? (Chapter 1)

2. What does Agnes predict about Roslin's unborn child?

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

4. What does Agnes believe is punishment coming from God in Chapter 3?

5. Why does Margret want to send her daughters away in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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