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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 instrument had Nella played for Johannes during their very brief courtship?
(a) Harpsichord.
(b) Harp.
(c) Lute.
(d) Piano.

2. What task has Cornelia been forced to undertake for weeks prior to Nella's arrival, causing Nella to worry that Cornelia will hold the task against her indefinitely?
(a) Embroidering the linens and pillows with Nella's monogram.
(b) Refinishing the floors in Nella's rooms.
(c) Building a cabinet house.
(d) Sewing Nella a wardrobe of new dresses.

3. From what source does the author provide both of the text's epigraphs?
(a) Cotton Mather's The Invisible World.
(b) The 95 Theses.
(c) The Magna Carta.
(d) The King James Bible.

4. In order for Johannes to feel his wife's encouragement, what plan does Nella make?
(a) She plans to sit him down so they can discuss their sexual problems openly.
(b) She plans to visit Johannes at his work.
(c) She plans to make him a special shirt.
(d) She plans to write him a list of all the ways she loves him.

5. Who is the only person in Nella's life who enjoys bringing up and discussing the past?
(a) Agnes.
(b) Nella's mother.
(c) Nella's father.
(d) Johannes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Nella recalls that her father had been both wary and what of Amsterdam's wealth and power?

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

4. What physical injury does Marin inflict on Nella when she finds Nella snooping within the library?

5. How old is Johannes at the time of his and Nella's wedding?

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