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

2. What is NOT a characteristic named by Nella when she describes the mysterious woman staring at her from nearby the miniaturist's door?
(a) Blond, uncovered hair.
(b) Ice blue eyes.
(c) Brown eyes that are almost orange.
(d) A scrutinizing gaze focused on Nella's face.

3. What is the main thrust of the note Nella sends to the miniaturist after receiving her first order?
(a) She praises the miniaturist's work and asks him whether he can make dolls.
(b) She says that she will not be using her services again.
(c) She demands a reply to her query about the miniature crib.
(d) She sends payment for the miniaturist's bill and writes that she will get in touch soon.

4. How many younger siblings does Nella have, and what gender(s) are her siblings?
(a) She has one younger brother and one younger sister.
(b) She has two younger brothers and a younger sister.
(c) She has one younger brother.
(d) She has three younger sisters.

5. Marin tells Nella that women can do nothing, and that only if they are very lucky can they even do what?
(a) Fix the mistakes others make.
(b) Please their husbands.
(c) Have children.
(d) Retain their dignity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main difference Nella sees between the maids back in Assendelft and Cornelia?

2. When Nella gets back to her room after her first kiss with Johannes, what does she do?

3. Agnes tells Nella that Johannes and Frans met when they were how old?

4. What items cover the walls of Johannes's study?

5. To Nella's surprise, Marin tells her that what object will protect the Brandt household in the face of Johannes's homosexuality?

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