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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 was the name of the grandmother in the household?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Catharina.
(c) Maria.
(d) Johannes.

2. What did Griet think about the box Vermeer used when painting?
(a) She found it amazing and beneficial.
(b) She pretended that it did not exist.
(c) She believed it to be witchcraft and was scared.
(d) She wanted to use it herself.

3. What was the name of the head maid in Griet's new home?
(a) Vermeer.
(b) Johannes.
(c) Tamakin.
(d) Tanneke.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Frans go to start an apprenticeship?

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

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

4. How did the pregnant woman react to her husband's attention spent on Griet?

5. What religion were the Vermeers?

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