General knowledge
Who is Agnes' dad?
A) Jon
B) Magnus
C) Bjorn
Jon is Agnes' biological father, Magnus is Agnes' official father, and Bjorn is her foster father
Who abandoned Agnes at the age of six?
Her mother
What crimes was Agnes accused of?
The murder of Natan Ketilsson and Petur Jónsson and arson
Which of the Kornsa sisters accepts Agnes throughout most of the novel?
Steina
What is the capital city of Iceland?
Reykjavík
What do three ravens flying in a row symbolise?
A good omen
Who stole Agnes' money?
Her half-brother, Joas
What was Agnes called when she was being transported from Störaborg?
"Fjandi" (or Devil)
What was the name of Agnes' friend at Kornsa?
Maria
What year did Iceland gain independence from Denmark?
A) 1844
B) 1904
C) 1944
1944
Who was at the servant at Illugastadir before Agnes and Sigga arrived?
Karitas
Where does Agnes spend the night after being kicked out of Illugastadir?
The cowshed
Who does the brooch belong to at the farm in Kornsa initially?
Lauga
What was Agnes forced to accept at the end of the novel?
Her own death.
What weather phenomenon is occuring the night that Inga passes away?
A blizzard
What month and year was Agnes Magnusdottir executed?
January 1830
Why did Natan finally abandon Agnes?
Why does Poet-Rosa dislike Agnes?
She believes she is having an intimate relationship with Natan
Who does Toti mention that is 'with Agnes' and is "all around" at the execution site?
God
Who is the highest authority in Iceland at the time of Burial Rites?
The King of Denmark
What is the name of the district that Bjorn Blondal is in charge of?
Hunavatn District
When she is reflecting on how people view her, what animal does Agnes refer to herself as?
A spider
Complete this quote: I was (6 words).... parish
I was thrown at the mercy of the parish
How does Margret show Agnes that she accepts her? List three examples
Refers to her as "my girl"
Gives the brooch to Agnes
Provides Agnes with new clothes
Spell the name of Natan's farm correctly
Illugastadir