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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did Tanneke share a room?

2. Griet thinks that her own best feature is __________.

3. What color did Cornelia smear on Griet's apron?

4. Where did Griet feel most at peace?

5. What drink was served for dinner at Griet's new home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Van Ruijven?

2. What was Griet's first impression of the Vermeer family?

3. What did Griet think about the camera obscura?

4. What kind of pressure was Vermeer under?

5. How did Griet feel after cleaning out the studio?

6. Who was Pieter, the butcher?

7. How did Griet feel caught between two men?

8. Why did Griet's mother encourage her to accept Pieter's advances?

9. Who was Tanneke?

10. Was Vermeer protective of Griet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the theme of competition in Girl with a Pearl Earring.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role that one specific art piece in Girl with a Pearl Earring plays in the novel. For example, you may choose to describe the role of the crucifix painting that is disturbing to Griet.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the historical context of Girl with a Pearl Earring. How does the historical context cause Griet to differ as a character from a modern novel?

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