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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: "Escape" - Part Four: "The Actor".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Nella place the Nella doll after putting something around its neck?
(a) In a kitchen drawer.
(b) On her real bed.
(c) In her apron pocket.
(d) On the miniature bed in the cabinet house.

2. What is the purpose of the Meermans' visit to the Brandt household on the night Nella performs music?
(a) So that the Meermans can taste Otto's braised rabbit.
(b) So that the Brandts can taste Cornelia's raspberry cordial.
(c) So that the Brandts can taste the Meermans' sugar.
(d) So that the Meermans can taste the Brandts' sugar.

3. After Johannes's arrest, Nella realizes that while the house's occupancy dwindles, what object feels more alive?
(a) The Burgomasters' office.
(b) The town square.
(c) The Studhuit.
(d) The cabinet house.

4. What emotion does Nella admit feeling when she realizes that she will never engage in sexual activity within her marriage?
(a) Relief.
(b) Horror.
(c) Elation.
(d) Sadness.

5. What unexpected act does Johannes undertake when he finally returns from Venice?
(a) He takes Nella into the bedroom to consummate their marriage.
(b) He announces that he will begin a renovation of the Brandt house.
(c) He takes Marin in a tight embrace.
(d) He takes Nella in a tight embrace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main difference Nella sees between the maids back in Assendelft and Cornelia?

2. For what transgression does Jack reveal he has visited the Brandt house this day with violent intentions?

3. Marin tells Nella that walking while pregnant feels like "bending over" (258) what object?

4. What is NOT another meaning of the French word "Enceinte" (257) in addition to its meaning of being pregnant, according to Marin?

5. What does Rezeki's name mean?

(see the answer key)

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