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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 Rosa give her daughter to another person?
(a) Rosa thinks Sigga will be a better mother.
(b) Natan is the father of Thoranna and she deserves time with him.
(c) Rosa cannot raise her daughter.
(d) Rosa wants Fridrik and his wife to be happy.

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

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

4. What is the news the District Commissioner shares with the Jonsdottir girls in Chapter 1?
(a) He wants to speak to their father about a business deal.
(b) Agnes, one of the murderers, will be housed with them.
(c) The Jonsson family is being asked to move.
(d) He believes that the girls had something to do with the murders.

5. What does Sigga say when Agnes asks if Natan is at church, because it is Sunday?
(a) He is at home, but in the workshop just nearby.
(b) He is at a neighboring village helping.
(c) He is at church, but will be home soon.
(d) He is not a church-going man.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what point of view is this narrative told?

2. Where was Agnes born?

3. What is Petur Jonsson accused of doing that sways Margret's opinion about the crime?

4. Who tries very hard to make a connection with Agnes in Chapter 7, saying, "I know you. We are alike" (169).

5. Who is the mistress of the Jonsdottir farm?

(see the answer key)

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