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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: "The Guilder and the Doll" - Part Five: "Nova Hollandia".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item does Nella put into her hair the night of Johannes's departure to Venice?
(a) Powder.
(b) Perfume.
(c) The flowers he had given her.
(d) A series of friendship braids.

2. What is NOT a symptom Marin experiences that causes Nella to think Marin is going into labor?
(a) Heavy bleeding.
(b) Pain.
(c) Fever.
(d) A fast heart rate.

3. When Nella tells Johannes that she will miss him, he reminds her that she has which person for company?
(a) The miniaturist.
(b) Otto.
(c) Marin.
(d) Cornelia.

4. What feeling does Nella have upon first arriving at the Brandt house when no one will answer the door?
(a) She feels as if she is being watched.
(b) She feels as if the whole neighborhood is staring at her.
(c) She feels as if she should run away.
(d) She feels as if she is being made fun of.

5. What does Marin say about hope when she and Nella are discussing Johannes's dire situation?
(a) It is the only thing keeping people alive.
(b) It is not to be wasted.
(c) It is dangerous.
(d) It will only lead to heartbreak.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nella locate the miniaturist who becomes a major and enigmatic part of the narrative?

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

3. Nella asks Frans if it is worth killing his friend for a few what?

4. For what transgression does Jack reveal he has visited the Brandt house this day with violent intentions?

5. What does Nella announce aloud just before she goes out in the night to speak to the miniaturist?

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