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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom or what did Vermeer want to see one last time before he died?
(a) The pearl earrings.
(b) Pieter.
(c) The portrait of Griet.
(d) Griet.

2. What gift did Pieter often send to Griet's family?
(a) Animals.
(b) Meat.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Money.

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

4. What problem did Vermeer have with Griet?
(a) He can't find the right color for her clothing.
(b) He can't find the right pose for her.
(c) He can't find a good hairstyle for her.
(d) He can't find the right lighting for her face.

5. What is the name of Griet's second son?
(a) Frans.
(b) Markus.
(c) Henry.
(d) Harold.

6. According to Griet's mother, what did Vermeer's paintings represent?
(a) Anger.
(b) Love.
(c) Witchcraft.
(d) Sexuality.

7. What is the name of one of Griet's sons?
(a) Pieter.
(b) Francisco.
(c) Jan.
(d) Han.

8. How much do the Vermeers owe Pieter?
(a) 20 guilders.
(b) 25 guilders.
(c) 15 guilders.
(d) 10 guilders.

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

10. How did Pieter act toward Griet after they have sex?
(a) He became angry at her.
(b) He pretended it never happened and continued courting her.
(c) He ignored her.
(d) He wanted to marry her.

11. What body part did Vermeer tell Griet she must bare?
(a) Her hands.
(b) Her feet.
(c) Her hair.
(d) Her arms.

12. Which item was symbolic of Griet's fear of sexuality?
(a) Her hair.
(b) Vermeer's paintings.
(c) Her skirts.
(d) Her hands.

13. In what way are Catharina and Griet similar at the end of the novel?
(a) They are both victims.
(b) They are both angry.
(c) They are both rich.
(d) They are both happy.

14. What is the name of the child who recognizes Griet from the painting?
(a) Johannes.
(b) Jeremiah.
(c) Franciscus.
(d) Frans.

15. Which character set herself up to be disappointed by Vermeer?
(a) Catharina.
(b) Griet.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Maria.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Vermeer feel about Griet posing for a picture for van Ruijven?

2. Who is the executor of Vermeer's will?

3. Why did Catharina consider moving Griet from the attic room?

4. What did Griet's mother serve at dinner after church?

5. Griet suspected that Catharina believed which of the following about her marriage?

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