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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: "Eight Dolls" - "Part Three: "Souls and Purses".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Johannes tell Nella that no one can really do with his wealth?
(a) Appreciate it.
(b) Hide it.
(c) Locate it.
(d) Touch it.

2. Over what action does Nella feel shame after she finds out that the miniaturist is a woman?
(a) For assuming that women cannot be craftspeople.
(b) For addressing the miniaturist as a Sir in her correspondence.
(c) For sending the miniaturist a bottle of cologne.
(d) For thinking of the miniaturist as an old man with a beard.

3. The doll resembling Nella has what kind of look on its face?
(a) Brooding.
(b) Angry.
(c) Elated.
(d) Surprised.

4. What is NOT an expectation of life in the Brandt household that Nella says she would do anything to remove from her head?
(a) Children.
(b) Marriage beds.
(c) Wealth.
(d) True love.

5. What is NOT a characteristic named by Nella when she describes the mysterious woman staring at her from nearby the miniaturist's door?
(a) A scrutinizing gaze focused on Nella's face.
(b) Blond, uncovered hair.
(c) Brown eyes that are almost orange.
(d) Ice blue eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nella dreams of which character "wearing one of Marin's animal skulls upon his curly head" (180)?

2. From what language does Johannes say the dogs' names are culled?

3. Where does Marin say Johannes's homosexuality resides?

4. What is the first object through which Jack pushes his dagger while inside the Brandt house?

5. What holiday is the sixth of December in Seventeenth-Century Holland?

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