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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the novel, how long has it been since Griet ran away?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Five years.
(d) One year.

2. Why did Griet believe that the backlash from Catharina was not as intense as it should be?
(a) Catharina wants Griet to have an affair with Vermeer.
(b) Catharina no longer cares for her marriage.
(c) Catharina does not think Vermeer would ever have an affair.
(d) Catharina fears Griet.

3. What item caused Griet to understand that Vermeer did not love her?
(a) The portrait.
(b) The hair comb.
(c) The jewelry box.
(d) The color he uses.

4. What was the most important thing to Vermeer?
(a) Family.
(b) Art.
(c) Nature.
(d) Love.

5. What did Cornelia take from Griet's chest?
(a) A portrait.
(b) A hair comb.
(c) A paint brush.
(d) A ring.

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

7. What was Catharina's reaction to seeing the finished painting?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is embarrassed.
(c) She is enraged.
(d) She is sad.

8. What was the color of one of the pieces of fabric Vermeer gave Griet to cover her hair in?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Gold.
(d) White.

9. What scene finalized Vermeer's metaphorical ownership of Griet?
(a) He pushes the earring into her ear.
(b) He finishes the painting.
(c) He sees her hair.
(d) He changes the color of her head dress.

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

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

12. 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.

13. What event was Vermeer emotionally torn about?
(a) Giving up the painting of Griet.
(b) Firing Griet.
(c) Hurting Catharina's feelings with the painting of Griet.
(d) Forcing Griet to wear the earrings.

14. What did Griet's mother serve at dinner after church?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Beef.
(c) Salad.
(d) Seafood.

15. Vermeer was using Griet for_____________.
(a) Art.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Money.
(d) Sex.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Vermeer convert to his current religion?

2. What did Vermeer say about the role of religion in his paintings?

3. What gift did Pieter often send to Griet's family?

4. Where did Pieter the Son show up uninvited, surprising Griet and her family?

5. Whose clothes did Vermeer want Griet to wear for the portrait?

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