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

2. When Agnes first moves to Natan's farm, who becomes jealous of Natan and Agnes' connection?
(a) The mistress, Natalia.
(b) Natan's mother.
(c) The housekeeper, Maria.
(d) Natan's elder sister, Helga.

3. Where does Agnes go after Natan kicks her out?
(a) Fridrik's.
(b) To the church.
(c) Back to her foster-father.
(d) To her brother, Joas', house.

4. What does Fridrik say will happen to Agnes after Natan's murder?
(a) She will be ostracized from the village.
(b) She will be sent to prison for life.
(c) Natan's family will come after her.
(d) She will be hanged.

5. What does Agnes say to Fridrik when Natan tries to speak to him, as described in Chapter 12?
(a) Fridrik should take Sigga and flee.
(b) Fridrik should leave the house.
(c) Fridrik should at least speak to him.
(d) Fridrik should go get help.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Blondal write a letter to about the execution axe?

2. What is the real reason Roslin visits her friend, Margret in Chapter 3?

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

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

5. What is Natan out doing when Agnes first arrives at his home to live?

(see the answer key)

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