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

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

3. How much money does Griet get for the earrings?
(a) 10 guilders.
(b) 30 guilders.
(c) 20 guilders.
(d) 40 guilders.

4. Who told Griet that there was something dangerous in Vermeer's paintings?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Pieter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Catharina was willing to sell out the fidelity in her marriage for ___________.

2. What item did Cornelia suggest that Catharina wear?

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

4. Whom did Vermeer seem to want to protect Griet from the most?

5. What did Griet do after Catharina tried to attack the painting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Griet love Pieter?

2. Why did Vermeer seem extremely protective of Griet in Van Ruijven's presence?

3. Why was Catharina suddenly wary of locking Griet in the studio with her jewelry?

4. Did Pieter understand Griet?

5. What happened when Pieter met Griet's family at church?

6. Was Griet's mother a hypocrite for standing up to the paintings but not to selling out her daughter to marriage?

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

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

9. Why did Griet have sex with Pieter in the alley?

10. Why did Catharina seem to fear Griet?

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