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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tries very hard to make a connection with Agnes in Chapter 7, saying, "I know you. We are alike" (169).
(a) Sigga.
(b) Petur.
(c) Jon.
(d) Steina.

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

3. Why did Agnes leave Natan's farm, as described in Chapter 11?
(a) He could not afford to keep her as a servant.
(b) He said that he would murder her.
(c) She was scared for her life.
(d) He kicked her out.

4. What is Natan out doing when Agnes first arrives at his home to live?
(a) Conducting business.
(b) Fox-hunting.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Visiting a friend.

5. Why does Reverend Toti stop visiting Agnes in Chapter 10?
(a) He does not want to meet with Agnes any longer.
(b) He becomes ill from all the traveling.
(c) His father will not allow him.
(d) He needs to think about what to say.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does, Bjorn, Agnes' foster-father, ask her to come outside and see, as described in Chapter 6?

2. Where does young Agnes go after losing her foster-family?

3. What does Agnes catch Fridrik doing outside the house that scared her, as described in Chapter 11?

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

5. How is the overall mood of the meeting Blondal and Reverend Toti have about Agnes' spiritual progress and Toti's methods in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Agnes feel after her baby sister was born?

2. What is an example of how Margret begins to trust Agnes and appreciate her knowledge?

3. Why does Reverend return to Agnes, even though he is sick?

4. What is at the crux of the disagreement between Blondal and Reverend Toti about Agnes?

5. In what ways does Agnes help Roslin get through her birth?

6. How does Agnes describe the Northern Lights her foster-father showed her?

7. How does Agnes approach Natan's work as a medicinal man? Why is her response ironic?

8. How does Agnes describe her feelings and relationship with Natan after having a dream?

9. How does Agnes recount Natan's unexpected demeanor?

10. How does Reverend Toti relay his message to Blondal about preparing Agnes for her execution?

(see the answer keys)

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