Burial Rites
Who is the protagonist of Burial Rites?
Agnes
Who was the first Disney princess?
Snow White
What country first granted women the right to vote?
New Zealand
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Why are the charges against Sigga changed from execution to imprisonment? (bonus 50 points - who is Sigga?)
Because she is seen as pretty, innocent, young and "simple". Courts believe that if she was aware of the murders, she must have been manipulated.
Bonus - Sigga is the young housekeeper at Natan's farm. She is engaged but is having an "affair" with Natan.
Yes!
Who was the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2023?
Cristiano Ronaldo
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
How long has Ms Phelan been teaching?
6 years
What genre is Burial Rites?
Historical Fiction
What country and time is Burial Rites set?
Iceland, 1829
What is the scientific theory that explains the origin of the universe?
The Big Bang Theory
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
How many essays do year 12 students have to write in the year 12 end of year exam and how long do they have to do it?
3 in 3 hours.
Who is Reverend Tóti?
He is a young priest who has been given the role of Agnes' spiritual advisor/support person in the lead up to her death. They become friends.
What crime is Agnes being punished for, and what is her punishment?
She's been convicted for her role of the murder of Natan and Pétur. Her punishment is the death penalty.
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight to energy?
Photosynthesis
Which poet wrote “The Road Not Taken”?
Robert Frost
Who is Walton House named after?
Nancy Bird Walton
What is the real life significance of Agnes' death by capital punishment?
She is the last woman in Iceland to be punished with the death penalty.
What is the relationship between Natan and Agnes and what word would you use to describe it?
They are romantically involved, and it is very toxic.
In what year did World War II end?
1945
What is the name of Shakespeare's play which has a skull?
Hamlet!
What job did Ms Phelan do before teaching?
I will accept: youth/social work or disability work.
What are the names of the family that Agnes stays with in her final year?
Jón, Margaret, Lauga and Steina.