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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: "Study" - Part Two: "Tales" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mode of transportation do Nella and Johannes use to get to the Silversmiths Guild feast?
(a) Horseback.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Carriage.
(d) Boat.

2. What is NOT one of the items Nella requests in her first order from the miniaturist?
(a) A piece of marzipan.
(b) A lute.
(c) A dog.
(d) A betrothal cup.

3. What is the main difference Nella sees between the maids back in Assendelft and Cornelia?
(a) Cornelia behaves with much more freedom and familiarity.
(b) Cornelia behaves with much more decorum and politeness.
(c) Cornelia is treated more like a member of the family than the maids in Assendelft are.
(d) Cornelia is paid three times what the maids in Assendelft are paid.

4. Over what action does Nella feel shame after she finds out that the miniaturist is a woman?
(a) For assuming that women cannot be craftspeople.
(b) For thinking of the miniaturist as an old man with a beard.
(c) For sending the miniaturist a bottle of cologne.
(d) For addressing the miniaturist as a Sir in her correspondence.

5. In what action does Nella decide the miniaturist is engaging when sending her items she has not ordered?
(a) A battle of wits.
(b) A riddle war.
(c) Philanthropy.
(d) Bullying.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. From what language does Johannes say the dogs' names are culled?

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

5. 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?

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