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

2. What month does Marin insist is the one in which Johannes absolutely must sail to Venice?
(a) October.
(b) January.
(c) November.
(d) December.

3. To Nella's surprise, Marin tells her that what object will protect the Brandt household in the face of Johannes's homosexuality?
(a) Christ's love.
(b) Bribes.
(c) Sugar profits.
(d) Secrecy.

4. For what transgression does Jack reveal he has visited the Brandt house this day with violent intentions?
(a) Johannes has told Jack that they can no longer engage in a sexual relationship.
(b) Marin has told Jack that he can no longer work for the Brandts.
(c) Cornelia has told Jack that he can no longer enter the house when Johannes is not present.
(d) Johannes has told Jack that he can no longer work for the Brandts.

5. What food item does Nella specifically request from Marin upon her arrival at the Brandt house?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Marzipan.
(c) Herring.
(d) Figs and sour cream.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what action does Nella decide the miniaturist is engaging when sending her items she has not ordered?

2. When Marin does not introduce herself, for whom does Nella mistake her new sister-in-law?

3. What is NOT a reason listed among Nella's reasons for accepting Johannes's marriage proposal?

4. When Nella compares Assendelft with Amsterdam, what does she decide is the only thing she can currently call her own?

5. What object does Marin refer to as being "early to ripe, early to rot" (15) in reference to Nella's perfume?

(see the answer key)

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