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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 is NOT a symptom of her father's dwindling financial status listed by Nella?
(a) The servants had fallen away.
(b) The meat had gotten scraggier.
(c) The family had no longer drunk wine.
(d) The soup had thinned.

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

3. 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 Nella in a tight embrace.
(c) He takes Nella into the bedroom to consummate their marriage.
(d) He takes Marin in a tight embrace.

4. How does Nella locate the miniaturist who becomes a major and enigmatic part of the narrative?
(a) She sees the miniaturist's shop window and sign.
(b) Cornelia tells her about the miniaturist.
(c) Johannes tells her about the miniaturist.
(d) She sees the miniaturist's advertisement in a catalog.

5. What does Rezeki's name mean?
(a) Mercy.
(b) Fortune.
(c) Excellence.
(d) Good will.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marin says that the Brandts had sent their second best barge after Nella, whom does she say is using the family's best barge?

2. What item does Nella put into her hair the night of Johannes's departure to Venice?

3. What does Marin say that her society does to homosexuals like Johannes?

4. For what reason does Hole-Face say he does not and will not speak to the miniaturist?

5. What is NOT a characteristic of the Brandt house that Nella lists as she returns from following Otto?

(see the answer key)

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