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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 The Ball.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who opens her door at the commotion in the marketplace and talks to Ruth?
(a) A very mean old man.
(b) An unknown but beautiful young girl.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A priest.

2. What does the title of Chapter 4, "The Gallery of God's Mistakes," refer to?
(a) A secret gallery of paintings Schoonmaker has.
(b) The mess of a household that is now the Van den Meers.
(c) The cruel name Margarethe has to refer to both of her children.
(d) The nickname for the town's church.

3. Why does Margarethe feel that Philippe de Marisllac will be interested in Iris?
(a) Because she has recently become very wealthy.
(b) Because they share a love of painting.
(c) Because she is dumb and ugly, so she won't be a threat to him.
(d) Because she will be made beautiful for one night.

4. What color dress does Iris wear to the ball?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Gold.
(d) Lavender.

5. According to the Master, what is the reason behind Margarethe's lie about his relationship with Caspar?
(a) She always was in love with the Master.
(b) She was blackmailing him for money for food.
(c) Margarethe wanted Iris to marry someone better.
(d) She always was in love with Caspar.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the book begins, from what country have the Fishers fled?

2. What does Clara say she'd rather do than marry van Stolk?

3. Why is Clara upset about what Sinter Klaas left in her shoe?

4. What argument does Margarethe use to convince van den Meer that he should marry her?

5. Who is Caspar?

(see the answer key)

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