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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: "Eight Dolls" - "Part Three: "Souls and Purses".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Nella cite to Johannes when he is touched by the item she has placed in her hair the night of his departure to Venice?
(a) For love.
(b) For restoration.
(c) For progress.
(d) For affection.

2. When Johannes kisses Nella for the first time, what happens to interrupt their kiss?
(a) Marin walks into the room.
(b) Peebo starts to make noise.
(c) He touches the back of her neck.
(d) She puts her hand on his breeches.

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

4. What object does Marin refer to as being "early to ripe, early to rot" (15) in reference to Nella's perfume?
(a) Lilies.
(b) Gardenias.
(c) Apples.
(d) Figs.

5. Marin tells Nella that women can do nothing, and that only if they are very lucky can they even do what?
(a) Retain their dignity.
(b) Fix the mistakes others make.
(c) Please their husbands.
(d) Have children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rezeki's name mean?

2. What is NOT a characteristic of Jack's that Marin lists as reasons he will not go to the authorities about Otto's actions?

3. How old is Johannes at the time of his and Nella's wedding?

4. What excuse does Marin provide when Johannes does not show up on time to meet with the Meermans?

5. What were Johannes and Frans both doing when they first met?

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