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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1666, Pages 183 - 203.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color did Griet lay out for Vermeer to use on the butcher's daughter's skirt?
(a) Green.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) A combination of many colors.

2. What happened when Griet began to obsess about the plague?
(a) She was forced to stay in her room.
(b) She was allowed to visit her family.
(c) She was almost fired.
(d) Her work began to suffer.

3. What was the color of one of the pieces of fabric Vermeer gave Griet to cover her hair in?
(a) Gold.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

4. What is the name of the item that reversed the image of a painting into a mirror?
(a) Camera obscura.
(b) Camera minusca.
(c) Camera larga.
(d) Camera miniature.

5. How did Griet feel about Vermeer's possession of her?
(a) She is shocked.
(b) She is pleased.
(c) She is upset.
(d) She is embarrassed.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Pieter the Son, who had fallen ill with the plague?

2. What color did Cornelia smear on Griet's apron?

3. In what month did Catharina send Griet to the apothecary for supplies for the sick boys?

4. Why wasn't Griet allowed to visit her family?

5. In what way was Pieter impatient with Griet?

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