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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 is the weather like the day Inga gives birth?
2. When Reverend Toti shares Blondal's advice about his spiritual counseling in Chapter 7, how does Agnes respond?
3. Why does Lauga not like Steina's relationship with Agnes?
4. According to the inventory, in Chapter 6, who did the sheep and hay belong to?
5. What does Agnes predict about Roslin's unborn child?
Short Essay Questions
1. Ravens are a common theme throughout the story. What do the ravens represent in the following scenario? Agnes turned away after finding Fridrik kicking Natan's dead sheep outside. She felt this was only the beginning of a more violent incident to come. "I turned around ... and saw a raven descent upon the sheep. It gave a mournful caw and then plunged its beak into the innards" (267). The ravens brutally attacked an already dead animal right after Agnes sees Fridrik committed the same act.
2. What revelation did Agnes come to after examining her little sister's death?
3. In what ways does Agnes help Roslin get through her birth?
4. After realizing that her sister was dead, what was Agnes' reaction?
5. What happens when Agnes goes to the storehouse to find Inga?
6. Why does Margret worry about the relationship she is fostering with Agnes?
7. In Poet-Rosa's poem to Natan Ketilsson, what overall message does she convey to him?
8. What was Agnes' first impression of Sigga when she arrives at Illugastadir?
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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Is Steina Jonsdottir's belief that Agnes and she are similar a valid comparison? What is the "truth" of the situation according to Agnes? Using page 169 as a reference, establish the argument that takes place and paraphrase Agnes' thoughts.
Essay Topic 2
How and why does Margret Jonsdottir's opinion of Agnes progress over time? List specific examples of how she feels once Agnes arrives and then when Agnes is preparing for her execution.
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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