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

2. How does Nella injure herself the night of her first kiss with Johannes?
(a) She stumbles on the last two stairs down to the kitchen.
(b) She falls out of bed and hits her head.
(c) She bangs her hip into a table on her way out of the room.
(d) She kicks the leg of the cabinet house.

3. 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 progress.
(b) For affection.
(c) For restoration.
(d) For love.

4. Nella dreams of which character "wearing one of Marin's animal skulls upon his curly head" (180)?
(a) Jack.
(b) The miniaturist.
(c) Otto.
(d) Johannes.

5. What items cover the walls of Johannes's study?
(a) Political pamphlets.
(b) Fashion design sketches.
(c) Maps.
(d) Interior design sketches.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what job does Johannes tell Marin he has hired Jack?

2. How does Nella feel after any conversation with Agnes?

3. On what day does Johannes allow Otto and Cornelia "to dress up like lords and eat at his table" (183)?

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

5. What food item does Nella specifically request from Marin upon her arrival at the Brandt house?

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