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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1666, Pages 183 - 203.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Griet saw herself in Vermeer's mirror, what did she think of herself?
(a) She was beautiful.
(b) She was ugly.
(c) She was too thin.
(d) She was overweight.

2. Who or what was on the tile that Griet's father gave her?
(a) A boy and a girl.
(b) A store.
(c) A home.
(d) An empty field.

3. Who told Vermeer that he should paint Griet?
(a) Catharina.
(b) Frans.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Van Ruijven.

4. At first, Vermeer told Griet the clouds were ____________.
(a) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) A combination of many colors.
(d) Yellow.

5. At what point did Griet know that Vermeer only saw her as being of artistic value?
(a) When she sees the finished portrait.
(b) When she hears him talking to his wife.
(c) When she uses the camera obscura.
(d) When she hears van Leeuwenhoek's advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the role of a maid in Griet's world?

2. Where did Frans go to start an apprenticeship?

3. According to Pieter the Son, who had fallen ill with the plague?

4. Which item was symbolic of Griet's fear of sexuality?

5. When was Griet allowed to completely clean the studio?

(see the answer key)

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