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

2. Who was young Agnes hearing calling to her from the storehouse, in her memory described in Chapter 6?

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

4. When Bjorn is asleep what does Inga do with young Agnes?

5. In Chapter 7, who requests to hear about the progress Reverend Toti is making with Agnes?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Margret make a rejoinder to Agnes revealing that she has no mother?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Fridrik Sigurdsson's relationship with Natan Ketillson. Which person is more right than the other and why do you believe that? Cite at least two quotes from the text.

Essay Topic 2

How does Natan Ketilsson affect Agnes' life for good or bad? Give examples of both, but determine whether his influence is beneficial or detrimental to Agnes' future and sense of self.

Essay Topic 3

Natan and Agnes have a tumultuous relationship, which seems to leave Agnes in wonderment. Describe their relationship and each role the character played. Use five quotes to back up your vision.

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