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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. What does, Bjorn, Agnes' foster-father, ask her to come outside and see, as described in Chapter 6?
(a) A cow giving birth to a calf.
(b) A group of ravens swooning around the farm.
(c) Fresh snow.
(d) The Northern Lights.

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

3. What does Agnes admire about Natan, as descried in Chapter 9?
(a) His way of seeing the world and treating people with compassion.
(b) His many friends and closeness to his family.
(c) His way of seeing the world and yearning for knowledge.
(d) His money and generosity.

4. Why does Karitas, Blondal's housekeeper, stop Reverend Toti before he leaves in Chapter 7?
(a) She tells him that Agnes has always been a liar, and that she was jealous of Natan's relationship with Sigga.
(b) She asks him to bring a message to Agnes, because they were friends before, and this was unfair.
(c) She says that Natan is a bad man and got what he deserved.
(d) She wants him to know that Natan was a liar to Agnes, and he cured Blondal's wife, so Blondal is biased.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rosa say, in Chapter 10, about her connection to Agnes?

2. What happens to the baby after Inga gives birth?

3. According to the inventory, in Chapter 6, who did the sheep and hay belong to?

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

5. Who is young Agnes sitting next to immediately after her foster-mother Inga gives birth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Agnes not believe that Steina and her have anything real in common?

2. Why does Margret worry about the relationship she is fostering with Agnes?

3. What happens when Agnes goes to the storehouse to find Inga?

4. What was Agnes' first impression of Sigga when she arrives at Illugastadir?

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

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

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

8. What exactly happens in Agnes' dream of Reverend Toti, which is the true first time she met him?

9. Why did Natan sleep in Sigga's bed when he knew Agnes was awake?

10. How does Agnes feel when she discerns that Sigga has the position of housekeeper?

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