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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 13 & Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Natan call for after being hit on the night of his murder?
(a) Petur.
(b) His mother.
(c) Toti.
(d) Worm.

2. Where will the murderers be buried?
(a) Their bodies will be given back their families.
(b) On the spot without ceremony, in white untreated wood.
(c) Far away from the executions in cold and barren land.
(d) Their bodies will be burnt.

3. What is the most accurate advice Reverend Toti's father gives him about making the right decision to advise Agnes?
(a) "Don't wake me when you return" (32).
(b) "You should seek to please the Lord" (32).
(c) "A man must be true to his word" (32).
(d) "You know your own heart." (32).

4. Where is Natan while Agnes and Fridrik are at his house, as described in Chapter 12?
(a) He is visiting Worm, because he is not well.
(b) He returns to his parents' house.
(c) He has gone to kill Petur.
(d) He has left with Sigga.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steina confess to Agnes in Chapter 5 about the other murderess, Sigga?

2. What does Agnes say to Fridrik when Natan tries to speak to him, as described in Chapter 12?

3. What is Natan's response to Sigga wanting to marry Fridrik?

4. What is one way Agnes Magnusdottir believes others see her in Chapter 1?

5. Who does Agnes first see when she reaches Illugastadir?

(see the answer key)

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