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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. When Johannes tells Marin to stop acting like she owns the household, what reason does he give?
(a) He says that some humility would do her good.
(b) He says that she has always been too covetous for her own good.
(c) He says that the household belongs to Nella now.
(d) He says that all members of the Brandt household share its leadership.

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

3. On what day does Johannes allow Otto and Cornelia "to dress up like lords and eat at his table" (183)?
(a) Christmas.
(b) All Hallow's Eve.
(c) Epiphany.
(d) Christmas Eve.

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

5. What is NOT a reason listed among Nella's reasons for accepting Johannes's marriage proposal?
(a) It would have seemed stupid to say no.
(b) It would have seemed ungrateful to say no.
(c) There was no other option that to be a wife.
(d) She found him very handsome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the Meermans' visit to the Brandt household on the night Nella performs music?

2. For what purpose does Nella remove her shoes in the doorway of her new home upon her arrival?

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. With whom does Nella have an altercation when she is following Otto and goes into the church?

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