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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. What is the role of a maid in Griet's world?
(a) To ensure that her employers exercise good judgment.
(b) To become friends to the employers.
(c) To remain quiet and work.
(d) To remain unseen.

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

3. What did Catharina break that once belonged to van Leeuwenhoek?
(a) A cup.
(b) A telescope.
(c) A camera.
(d) A box.

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

5. Griet thinks that her own best feature is __________.
(a) Her cheeks.
(b) Her nose.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Griet's family's home, what was the usual dinner?

2. What was Griet's first chore at her new home?

3. Griet knew that ________ was going to be trouble for her.

4. Where did Frans go to start an apprenticeship?

5. What was the name of the girl who followed Griet to the canal to fetch water?

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