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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue and Part One: "Outside In" - "Marriage Parties".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marin does not introduce herself, for whom does Nella mistake her new sister-in-law?
(a) Johannes's great-aunt.
(b) Nella's mother-in-law.
(c) The maid.
(d) The wet nurse.

2. How much younger does Nella decide she is than Marin?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 20 years.

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

4. For what purpose does Nella remove her shoes in the doorway of her new home upon her arrival?
(a) To be over-polite until she learns the rules of the house.
(b) They are muddy from her walk.
(c) To show that country girls have manners, too.
(d) They are making too much noise on the entryway floor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nella realizes that she has not sent her unwanted items along with the note to the miniaturist, what does she do with them?

2. What instrument had Nella played for Johannes during their very brief courtship?

3. In what action does Nella decide the miniaturist is engaging when sending her items she has not ordered?

4. Who delivers the package containing Nella's first miniatures?

5. What is NOT a reason listed among Nella's reasons for accepting Johannes's marriage proposal?

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