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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what was Cornelia punished?
(a) Hiding.
(b) Talking back to her mother.
(c) Hitting Griet.
(d) Stealing.

2. How did Griet feel about Vermeer's possession of her?
(a) She is shocked.
(b) She is pleased.
(c) She is upset.
(d) She is embarrassed.

3. What did Vermeer say about the role of religion in his paintings?
(a) They are Protestant.
(b) They are Catholic.
(c) They are not religious.
(d) They are Christian.

4. What was Catharina really angry about when she saw the portrait?
(a) She has never been seen as beautiful.
(b) Griet is beautiful.
(c) The maid has worn her pearls.
(d) Her husband is giving so much attention to Griet.

5. What did Catharina's attack on the painting ultimately lead to?
(a) The destruction of the painting.
(b) Her miscarriage.
(c) Griet's miscarriage.
(d) Vermeer's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cornelia take from Griet's chest?

2. What is the purpose of the final chapter of the novel?

3. What does Griet vow to do with the final coins from selling the earrings?

4. With what did Catharina attempt to attack the painting?

5. What did Griet believe Vermeer would ask her to wear for the portrait?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance behind the names of Griet's children?

2. What did Cornelia do with the tortoise shell combs?

3. What foreshadowing was evident when the portrait was finished?

4. How did Vermeer and Griet feel when the portrait was complete?

5. How did rumors of Griet appearing in one of Vermeer's paintings affect her relationships?

6. What does Vermeer's will say about Griet?

7. Why did Vermeer want to see the portrait of Griet one last time?

8. What conflict did Vermeer's religion create for Griet's family?

9. How did Pieter become impatient with Griet?

10. How did Griet feel after Vermeer saw her hair?

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