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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 happens to Agnes' foster-mother, Inga?

2. What is the first question Agnes asked Sigga upon meeting her?

3. What does, Bjorn, Agnes' foster-father, ask her to come outside and see, as described in Chapter 6?

4. Who does Agnes first see when she reaches Illugastadir?

5. What does Natan do to Agnes after she criticizes his interpretation of a dream?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Agnes' "mouth ache" after meeting with Reverend Toti?

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

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

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

6. What is an example of how Margret begins to trust Agnes and appreciate her knowledge?

7. What is at the crux of the disagreement between Blondal and Reverend Toti about Agnes?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Delve into the circumstances revolving around the murders and the sentences each murderer receives. If you were chosen to hand down punishments to each murderer (Agnes, Fridrik, Sigga,) what would you decide to do? Why do you feel your decisions are appropriate?

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

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.

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