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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 The Girl of Ashes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What good news does van den Meer receive from an investment partner about his investment?
(a) That the ship has only been delayed, not lost.
(b) That his paintings are still safe in the museum.
(c) That most of his rare books somehow survived a fire.
(d) That the jewels have been found.

2. When the town's river freezes over, how do Clara and Iris share their one pair of skates?
(a) They decide not to use them at all.
(b) They take turns using the skates.
(c) Each girl takes one skate apiece.
(d) Clara lets Iris use them both as a special treat.

3. What does Caspar tell Iris and Clara while they are out ice skating?
(a) That they look like sisters.
(b) That they shouldn't go too far away.
(c) That they they both look beautiful on the ice.
(d) That they are girls and shouldn't sweat so much.

4. What does the town say is the cause of Henrika's health issues?
(a) That she is cruel so God is treating her cruelly.
(b) That she is too wealthy so she is being punished for not sharing her wealth.
(c) That Margarethe is secretly poisoning her.
(d) That something demonic resides in the house at night.

5. What is kermis?
(a) The last day before Lent begins.
(b) A religious practice that only girls are allowed to do.
(c) The nickname Margarethe calls Clara behind her back.
(d) A type of Dutch dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What toy is Ruth given after the commotion in the marketplace when the Fishers first arrive?

2. What does the Master call Mr. van den Meer that crosses a line of acceptability?

3. What city do the Fishers flee to?

4. Before the large dinner party where his painting of Clara is revealed, what does the Master do to help comfort Ruth?

5. Who opens her door at the commotion in the marketplace and talks to Ruth?

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