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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. Why wasn't Griet allowed to visit her family?
(a) She might not work as well.
(b) She might bring the plague back with her.
(c) She might die from the plague.
(d) She might not return.

2. What religion were the Vermeers?
(a) Lutheran.
(b) Pagan.
(c) Catholics.
(d) Protestant.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Catharina want Johannes to do for the family to get more money?

2. What was the name of the head maid in Griet's new home?

3. What did Griet learn about the Vermeer family as she began her second week at work?

4. What happened when Griet began to obsess about the plague?

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

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