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

2. What did Griet determine was missing from her portrait?
(a) A point of brightness.
(b) A point of darkness.
(c) A point of color.
(d) A point of contrast.

3. Who beat Cornelia?
(a) Catharina.
(b) Griet.
(c) Vermeer.
(d) Maria.

4. How did Griet's family respond to Pieter's surprising them?
(a) They do not notice him.
(b) They are welcoming.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They are embarrassed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Catharina's attack on the painting ultimately lead to?

2. Who placed the pearl earring into Griet's ear?

3. What item caused Griet to understand that Vermeer did not love her?

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

5. How did Pieter act toward Griet after they have sex?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Vermeer treat Griet differently after he saw her hair?

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

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

4. How do the pearls show that Vermeer did not care about Griet?

5. What metaphorical ownership did Vermeer take over Griet?

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

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

8. How did Catharina react to the finished portrait?

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

10. How did Pieter become impatient with Griet?

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