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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. Whom did it seem that Vermeer was competing with most when it came to Griet?

2. What color did Griet lay out for Vermeer to use on the butcher's daughter's skirt?

3. Who caught Griet inspecting the wooden box?

4. Where did Griet feel most at peace?

5. How old was Griet's younger sister when Griet left?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the splitting of the tile symbolize?

2. Was Vermeer protective of Griet?

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

4. Who was Van Ruijven?

5. Why did Maria agree to keep Griet's involvement in Vermeer's paintings a secret?

6. What role did competition play in Griet's time at the Vermeer home?

7. How did Griet's idea of Vermeer's art differ from Catharina's?

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

9. How is helplessness a theme in Girl with a Pearl Earring?

10. What did Griet think about the camera obscura?

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

What are the main differences between Griet's family's home and the Vermeers' home? What are the main differences between the members of the two families?

Essay Topic 3

What role does religion play in both dividing and bringing together characters? What role does religion play in creating a plot for Girl with a Pearl Earring?

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