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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1676, Pages 233 - 248.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Griet suspected that Catharina believed which of the following about her marriage?
(a) It is holding on by a thin thread.
(b) It is alive only because of her mother's strength.
(c) It is strong.
(d) It is alive only through Vermeer's passion.

2. Who punched Griet in the stomach?
(a) Catharina.
(b) Johannes.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Tanneke.

3. Where is Griet standing when Tanneke approaches her?
(a) Her own home.
(b) A shop at the market.
(c) Catharina's home.
(d) Butcher stall.

4. What was Griet doing when Vermeer walked in to the studio and seemed inexplicably taken with her?
(a) Washing windows.
(b) Sweeping the floor.
(c) Arranging furniture.
(d) Dusting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Van Ruijven impregnate?

2. How many days did it take to prepare the celebration feast for the new baby?

3. At the end of the novel, how long has it been since Griet ran away?

4. Where did Griet feel most at peace?

5. What did Griet do after Catharina tried to attack the painting?

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