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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bjorn, Agnes' childhood foster-father, not like?

2. Who does Agnes meet on her way to Geitaskard, Natan's farm?

3. What is Agnes doing when Natan arrives home after Agnes has moved in?

4. What does Agnes admire about Natan, as descried in Chapter 9?

5. After being sick for a long time, Reverend Toti wakes up in Chapter 11, and what does his father tell him?

Short Essay Questions

1. After realizing that her sister was dead, what was Agnes' reaction?

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

3. Why does Agnes believe that she may have been friends with Poet-Rosa under different circumstances?

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

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

6. What revelation did Agnes come to after examining her little sister's death?

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

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

9. How does Agnes reply to Reverend Toti's absence?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Considering this narrative takes place in the 1800s, stereotypes of women are strongly represented. How are women seen and are these opinions accurate? List four quotes about women and establish the inferences that are made if they are not directly stated.

Essay Topic 2

Blondal may have showed favoritism, because Natan apparently cured Blondal's wife. Do you believe that it is acceptable for people to use favors to manipulate other situations? In what cases may it be/not be acceptable?

Essay Topic 3

How does Reverend Toti's father react to him being a spiritual advisor? Even if he does not specifically reference his son's choice, there are many instances where it is quite obvious that he has a formidable opinion. Do you agree/disagree with his judgment? Why?

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