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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Agnes turn Reverend Toti away in Chapter 3?
(a) She does not like how he treats her.
(b) She wants a more handsome advisor.
(c) She believes that he has ulterior motives.
(d) She thinks he is too young and not mature enough to help her.

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

3. What will the Jonsdottir family be given for keeping Agnes?
(a) A better position for the father, Jon.
(b) Compensation (money).
(c) More servants.
(d) More animals.

4. How does Reverent Toti's demeanor change toward Agnes from Chapter 3 to Chapter 4?
(a) He realizes she needs a friend to listen.
(b) He decides he must act like a strong man.
(c) He finds her to be repulsive and leaves.
(d) He wants her to memorize all the Christian sagas.

5. Why does Margret want to send her daughters away in Chapter 1?
(a) She cannot afford to take care of them.
(b) She does not want them around a murderess.
(c) They are married now and must live with their husbands.
(d) They have committed a crime and cannot stay at home.

6. How is Natan murdered, as described in Chapter 3?
(a) He is beaten to death.
(b) He is stabbed in the belly.
(c) He is strangled.
(d) He is left in the cold to die.

7. Who does Margret speak poorly about when her friend, Roslin, visits in Chapter 3?
(a) Roslin's husband.
(b) Natan's character.
(c) The District Commissioner, Blondal.
(d) Her husband, Jon.

8. What is one way Agnes Magnusdottir believes others see her in Chapter 1?
(a) She is a liar and a cheat.
(b) She is a loyal and delightful mother.
(c) She is wealthy and educated.
(d) She is a madwoman and murderess.

9. Why does Jon Jonsson Jonsdottir abruptly leave the farm for Hvammur in Chapter 1?
(a) He wants to see see the burial grounds of the future victims.
(b) He wants to speak about the situation of harboring a murderess.
(c) He is going to visit his brother.
(d) He wants to fight another Commissioner.

10. What is the real reason Roslin visits her friend, Margret in Chapter 3?
(a) Roslin wants advice about her own marriage.
(b) Roslin wants to help the girls with their work.
(c) Roslin wants to gossip about Agnes.
(d) Roslin wishes to give Margret a gift

11. Where does this story take place?
(a) Iceland.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Denmark.

12. What is the issue with the axe to be used for the execution?
(a) They want the axe to be beautiful and heavy, but it's hard to find.
(b) They wonder if a woman should be able to perform the task.
(c) They do not know if it should be made or bought due to economical issues.
(d) They worry the axe will not be able to effectively perform the task.

13. How does Margret treat Agnes when she arrives in Chapter 2?
(a) She does not speak to Agnes.
(b) She leaves Agnes alone in a room.
(c) She tells Agnes to sleep outside in the shed.
(d) She cleans Agnes up and gives her water.

14. What is Natan holding in Agnes' dream in Chapter 3?
(a) A raven who flies away after Agnes arrives.
(b) A picture of Agnes' mother.
(c) A glass beaker filled with the scum off brewing herbs.
(d) A pair of scissors covered in blood.

15. Why does the District Commissioner feel it is appropriate for him to ask the Jonsdottir family to house a murderer?
(a) It is punishment, because the family has stolen from a nearby farm.
(b) He believes it's Mr. Jonsson's responsibility as District Officer of Vatnsdalur.
(c) He believes the daughters will be a good influence.
(d) He has nowhere else for her to go.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two weapons are used to kill the two men whose murders are described in Chapter 3?

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

3. Why does the poet, Rosa, dislike Agnes, as outlined in the Opening Poem in Chapter 5?

4. Who speaks from the first person perspective more than any other character?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 3, it states the names of the three murderers. Who are they?

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