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

2. What is one way Agnes Magnusdottir believes others see her in Chapter 1?
(a) She is a loyal and delightful mother.
(b) She is a liar and a cheat.
(c) She is wealthy and educated.
(d) She is a madwoman and murderess.

3. Who is chosen in Chapter 4 to execute the murderers?
(a) An unkown farmer from a neighboring village.
(b) Fridrik.
(c) Jon, the District Commissioner of Vatnsadalur.
(d) Natan's brother, Gudmundur Ketillson.

4. What happens to the baby after Inga gives birth?
(a) It is crying so hard that the family has to leave it outside.
(b) It is handed to Agnes to hold.
(c) It is given milk and a warm bed.
(d) It is given away, because they do not have enough money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lauga get angry at Steina when the District Commissioner arrives in Chapter 1?

2. What is the nickname of Assistant Reverend Thorvardur Jonsson?

3. What are the names of the two daughters in the Jonsdottir family?

4. Who welcomes Reverend Toti to the church in Chapter 4?

5. What is the weather like the day Inga gives birth?

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