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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1665, Pages 125 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Griet's mother, what did Vermeer's paintings represent?
(a) Love.
(b) Sexuality.
(c) Anger.
(d) Witchcraft.

3. What was the cause of death for Griet's sister?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Black Plague.
(d) Murder.

4. How did Griet perceive her own vanity?
(a) She is not naive enough to give in to vanity and beauty.
(b) She is a maid and should not feel any vanity.
(c) She is a young lady and should take advantage of her beauty.
(d) She is too young to be so vain.

5. At Griet's family's home, what was the usual dinner?
(a) Pork.
(b) Rice.
(c) Vegetables.
(d) Bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Griet saw herself in Vermeer's mirror, what did she think of herself?

2. What religion were the Vermeers?

3. Who caught Griet inspecting the wooden box?

4. Who was the owner of Vermeer's painting of the lady at the window?

5. What aspect of Tanneke's personality moved Griet after she talked to Pieter?

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