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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. After being accused of the murders, in Chapter 7, what does Fridrik say in response?
2. What happens to the baby after Inga gives birth?
3. What is Natan out doing when Agnes first arrives at his home to live?
4. Why does Lauga not like Steina's relationship with Agnes?
5. After Natan and Agnes fight, what does he do to get her back at Agnes, as described in Chapter 10?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was Agnes' first impression of Sigga when she arrives at Illugastadir?
2. How does Agnes describe her feelings and relationship with Natan after having a dream?
3. How did Agnes feel after her baby sister was born?
4. Why does Margret worry about the relationship she is fostering with Agnes?
5. 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.
6. How does Agnes reply to Reverend Toti's absence?
7. Why did Natan sleep in Sigga's bed when he knew Agnes was awake?
8. After realizing that her sister was dead, what was Agnes' reaction?
9. Why does Agnes not believe that Steina and her have anything real in common?
10. How does Agnes recount Natan's unexpected demeanor?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Ravens are frequently being referenced and appear during certain situations. What do the ravens represent and why does the author place them during certain scenes? Cite at least four examples and explain how they prove your representation.
Essay Topic 2
Why is truth a nebulous term and how does this novel test the varied notions people have toward truth?
Essay Topic 3
Agnes spends a fair amount of time sharing her story about family with both Reverend Toti and Margret. What conclusions can be drawn from her childhood background and how might they have shaped the woman she became?
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