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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. What is Sigga carrying on her hip when she opens the door to Fridrik, as described in Chapter 12?
(a) Natan's daughter, Agnes.
(b) A large basket.
(c) Natan's daughter, Thoranna.
(d) Natan's niece.

2. Where will Natan Ketilsson's possessions be sold? (Chapter 1)
(a) Illugastadir.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Kornsa
(d) The capital.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Steina burn before her parents can see it?
(a) Part of the meal they were supposed to eat that night.
(b) An old jacket.
(c) A letter from the District Commissioner.
(d) A box of trinkets.

4. Who welcomes Reverend Toti to the church in Chapter 4?
(a) Jon Jonssori.
(b) Reverend Thomason.
(c) Haukur Jonsson.
(d) Digga.

5. Why does Lauga not like Steina's relationship with Agnes?
(a) She worries that Steina will help Agnes escape, and maybe Steina will escape with her.
(b) She thinks that Agnes makes their family look bad, so the girls will never marry. She is also jealous of their relationship.
(c) She thinks Steina is being naive and that Agnes will take advantage of her and make her do bad things.
(d) She wants more time with Steina and thinks Agnes is depending on Steina too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Natan's true profession?

2. What does Fridrik's mother tell him when she learns of his fight with Natan?

3. What happens to Agnes' last possession in Chapter 3?

4. Why does Agnes kill Natan?

5. What is the event that Blondal speaks about to Lauga in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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