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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From Griet's perspective, Catholicism allowed for ___________________.
(a) More conservative behavior.
(b) Sexual deviancy.
(c) No belief in God.
(d) Less conservative behavior.

2. The plague had been found near the __________________.
(a) Rietveld Canal.
(b) Crutchet Canal.
(c) Riverdale Canal.
(d) Geoff Canal.

3. Whom did it seem that Vermeer was competing with most when it came to Griet?
(a) Pieter.
(b) Van Ruijven.
(c) Frans.
(d) Pieter the Son.

4. What difference did Griet see in the painting in progress?
(a) An extra window has been added to a building.
(b) An extra flowers has been added to a vase.
(c) An extra person has been added.
(d) An extra pearl has been added to a necklace.

5. How old was Griet when she moved in with the Vermeers?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 23.
(d) 20.

6. What color did Cornelia smear on Griet's apron?
(a) Black.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

7. On what day did Griet return home for her first day off since moving away?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Thursday.

8. Where did Griet learn she would be sleeping in her new home?
(a) Studio.
(b) Barn.
(c) Cellar.
(d) Bathroom.

9. What drink was served for dinner at Griet's new home?
(a) Beer.
(b) Apple juice.
(c) Water.
(d) Wine.

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

11. How did Griet's family react to the death of the youngest daughter?
(a) They continue living normally out of shock.
(b) They never recover from the loss.
(c) They recover quickly.
(d) They are so divided they do not all know about her death.

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

13. Who watched Griet with a smirk as she almost touched the pearls sitting out in the studio?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Maria.
(c) Johannes.
(d) Catharina.

14. What did Catharina want Johannes to do for the family to get more money?
(a) Get a job in tile painting.
(b) Work at the butcher shop.
(c) Paint faster.
(d) Sell portraits on the streets.

15. At Griet's family's home, what was the usual dinner?
(a) Vegetables.
(b) Pork.
(c) Rice.
(d) Bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the Vermeers' butcher?

2. Who told Vermeer that he should paint Griet?

3. What did Griet do with her wages after her first week?

4. What did Griet think about the box Vermeer used when painting?

5. How many butchers were there in Market Square?

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