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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. From Griet's perspective, Catholicism allowed for ___________________.
(a) No belief in God.
(b) More conservative behavior.
(c) Sexual deviancy.
(d) Less conservative behavior.

2. Why was Griet unable to sleep on her first night in the new home?
(a) Cornelia was noisy.
(b) She had too much work to do.
(c) A crucifix painting disturbed her.
(d) She was nervous about her next day of work.

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

4. What was the name of the girl who followed Griet to the canal to fetch water?
(a) Johannes.
(b) Catharina.
(c) Maria.
(d) Cornelia.

5. What did Griet see in Vermeer's studio that allowed her to feel a deepening connection to him?
(a) His painting set.
(b) His religious paintings.
(c) Paintings of his children.
(d) His painting in progress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food did Vermeer and Griet bond over initially?

2. Who was Griet's younger sister?

3. From what perspective is the story told?

4. What did Griet think about the box Vermeer used when painting?

5. What did Catharina break that once belonged to van Leeuwenhoek?

(see the answer key)

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