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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1664, Pages 51 - 73.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who watched Griet with a smirk as she almost touched the pearls sitting out in the studio?
(a) Catharina.
(b) Johannes.
(c) Maria.
(d) Cornelia.

2. What room was Griet to be in charge of cleaning without appearing to have moved anything?
(a) Vermeer's studio.
(b) Children's room.
(c) Kitchen.
(d) Bathroom.

3. According to Catharina, how did Vermeer feel about Griet's first cleaning of the studio?
(a) He is extremely angry.
(b) He is pleased.
(c) He does not even notice it is clean.
(d) He is disappointed.

4. Where did Frans go to start an apprenticeship?
(a) Military.
(b) Art studio.
(c) Tile factory.
(d) Castle.

5. What does the "camera" symbolize?
(a) The way Vermeer sees the world.
(b) The way Vermeer idealizes technology.
(c) The way Griet views Vermeer.
(d) The way Vermeer represents immorality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Griet able to tell about the visitors just from the timbre of their voices?

2. At the opening of the novel, what was Griet doing?

3. What job did Griet's father do?

4. What is the role of a maid in Griet's world?

5. Whom did Griet bond with most before beginning work at her new home?

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