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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 The Gallery of God's Mistakes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henrika die from?
(a) Starving herself out of protest.
(b) Complications from giving birth too early.
(c) She stabs herself with a sharp blade.
(d) She dies of natural causes.

2. After her mother's death, why is Clara forced to leave the house?
(a) To go shopping in the marketplace.
(b) Because her father wants to flee with her in the middle of the night.
(c) To attend her mother's funeral.
(d) Because Margarethe demands she do it.

3. Why are the Master and Caspar invited over for dinner with the newly formed van den Meer family?
(a) Margarethe wants to be rude and show the Master that she is happier with Mr. Van den Meer.
(b) Caspar is going to propose to Iris.
(c) The Master has been asked to paint a family portrait.
(d) Margarethe wants to show off her new family.

4. What role does Iris take in Schoonmaker's household?
(a) She scrubs the floors every other day.
(b) She sits so he can paint her.
(c) She stands outside holding an advertisement for his business.
(d) She makes her famous biscuits every morning.

5. As they prepare for the ball, what does Margarethe demand Iris fill the house with?
(a) The finest perfumes available in town.
(b) Beautiful dresses for them to try to choose from.
(c) Tulips in vases.
(d) The smell of incense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Margarethe tell Iris that she is better off being ugly?

2. What ultimately leads Clara to leave the house on a regular basis with Iris and Ruth?

3. Who is the ball's guest of honor?

4. After Henrika's death, what is her portrait replaced with in the van den Meers' household?

5. What is the financial situation of the van den Meers when the Fishers move in with them?

(see the answer key)

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