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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1665, Pages 150 - 180.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What side story was meant to highlight the complexity of Griet's move to the Vermeer home?
(a) The plague's effects on the town.
(b) Griet's vanity.
(c) Griet's frequent trips to visit her brother.
(d) The death of Griet's sister.

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

4. Whom did Griet stand in for as a model?
(a) Catharina.
(b) Van Ruijven's wife.
(c) Van Ruijven's maid.
(d) Van Ruijven.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Griet's mother, what did Vermeer's paintings represent?

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

3. How did Griet overstep her boundaries with Vermeer?

4. Where did Griet feel most at peace?

5. What did Vermeer grind to make paint?

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