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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' foster-father, ask her to come outside and see, as described in Chapter 6?

2. Why does Rosa give her daughter to another person?

3. Before the crime, how do Agnes and Natan meet?

4. What happens to Agnes' and Sigga's belongings in Chapter 6?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What did Daniel, Natan's worker, say to Agnes about her relationship? Why?

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

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

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

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

10. In Poet-Rosa's poem to Natan Ketilsson, what overall message does she convey to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Express in your own words what Agnes means when she says, "To know what a person has done, and to know who a person is, are very different things" (103) Do you agree/disagree with this statement and why? What examples have you personally witnessed that are true to this sentiment?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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