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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1666, Pages 203 - 229.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did Tanneke jump in front of when Catharina was being hit?
(a) Catharina's father.
(b) Vermeer's brother.
(c) Catharina's brother.
(d) Vermeer.

2. Whom did Griet bond with most before beginning work at her new home?
(a) Vermeer.
(b) Cornelia.
(c) Catharina.
(d) Maria.

3. What difference did Griet see in the painting in progress?
(a) An extra person has been added.
(b) An extra pearl has been added to a necklace.
(c) An extra window has been added to a building.
(d) An extra flowers has been added to a vase.

4. According to Pieter the Son, who had fallen ill with the plague?
(a) Griet's father.
(b) Griet's sister.
(c) Griet's brother.
(d) Griet's mother.

5. What problem did Vermeer have with Griet?
(a) He can't find the right lighting for her face.
(b) He can't find the right pose for her.
(c) He can't find a good hairstyle for her.
(d) He can't find the right color for her clothing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what was Cornelia punished?

3. After the suggestion that he should paint Griet, how did Vermeer act toward her?

4. How old was Griet's younger sister when Griet left?

5. Who secretly handed Griet the pearl earrings?

(see the answer key)

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