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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. Where was Agnes born?
(a) Reykjavik.
(b) Flaga.
(c) Stora-Borg.
(d) Kornsa.

2. As revealed in Chapter 10, when Natan and Daniel return from being away on a fishing trip, what does he accuse Agnes of?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Being lazy.
(c) Cheating.
(d) Leaving.

3. What does the Ministry Book say about Agnes in Chapter 4?
(a) She has four children by two different men.
(b) She has an excellent intellect, strong knowledge and understanding of Christianity.
(c) She is uneducated, a poor worker, and a disloyal woman.
(d) She is like any other woman.

4. What angers Fridrik and begins the motive for killing Natan, as described in Chapter 11?
(a) He thinks that Natan will follow them no matter where they go.
(b) He is angry that Sigga has shared a bed with Natan.
(c) He wants all of Natan's money.
(d) He knows that Natan will kill him first.

5. In Chapter 10, what does Lauga hear about Agnes in relation to the execution?
(a) She hears that Agnes will escape the execution, because there are people that will help her out.
(b) She hears that Agnes was cursed, and it was prophesied that an axe would fall on her head.
(c) She hears that Agnes was cursed, and it was believed she would kill before her execution.
(d) She hears that Agnes will not be executed at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Natan offer to Agnes when she first arrives at his farm?

2. Who will be with the Jonsdottir family the first night Agnes stays?

3. How does Reverent Toti's demeanor change toward Agnes from Chapter 3 to Chapter 4?

4. When Bjorn is asleep what does Inga do with young Agnes?

5. What does Natan say to Agnes about wanting to leave his home, as described in Chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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