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

2. For what transgression does Jack reveal he has visited the Brandt house this day with violent intentions?
(a) Marin has told Jack that he can no longer work for the Brandts.
(b) Johannes has told Jack that he can no longer work for the Brandts.
(c) Johannes has told Jack that they can no longer engage in a sexual relationship.
(d) Cornelia has told Jack that he can no longer enter the house when Johannes is not present.

3. How old is Johannes at the time of his and Nella's wedding?
(a) 29.
(b) 43.
(c) 39.
(d) 21.

4. How is the doll version of Johannes different from the real version, according to Nella?
(a) Johannes has a kindly smile and the doll's smile is menacing.
(b) The doll is wearing glasses, while Johannes wears none.
(c) The doll is taller than Johannes, when adjusted for scale.
(d) The doll's hair is longer than Johannes's hair.

5. What excuse does Marin provide when Johannes does not show up on time to meet with the Meermans?
(a) She says that he has been delayed by business.
(b) She says that he has been delayed by weather.
(c) She says that he often forgets to wind his watch.
(d) She says that had gotten the times mixed up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is NOT an expectation of life in the Brandt household that Nella says she would do anything to remove from her head?

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?

4. What color are Johannes's eyes?

5. What falls from between the pages of a book when Nella is snooping around in the library?

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