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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. What is NOT one of the items Nella requests in her first order from the miniaturist?
(a) A lute.
(b) A dog.
(c) A betrothal cup.
(d) A piece of marzipan.

2. When Nella realizes that she has not sent her unwanted items along with the note to the miniaturist, what does she do with them?
(a) She places them inside the cabinet house.
(b) She gives them to Cornelia for disposal.
(c) She burns them in the fire.
(d) She throws them into the street.

3. When Marin says that the Brandts had sent their second best barge after Nella, whom does she say is using the family's best barge?
(a) Jack.
(b) Otto.
(c) Marin.
(d) Johannes.

4. How does Nella locate the miniaturist who becomes a major and enigmatic part of the narrative?
(a) She sees the miniaturist's advertisement in a catalog.
(b) Johannes tells her about the miniaturist.
(c) She sees the miniaturist's shop window and sign.
(d) Cornelia tells her about the miniaturist.

5. What physical injury does Marin inflict on Nella when she finds Nella snooping within the library?
(a) She fractures Nella's arm.
(b) She fractures Nella's finger.
(c) She yanks out some of Nella's hair.
(d) She bruises Nella's arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marin threatens Nella, saying that if Nella leaves the cabinet house empty, she will turn Johannes's gift into a crime of what?

2. What is NOT a symptom of her father's dwindling financial status listed by Nella?

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

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

5. How much younger does Nella decide she is than Marin?

(see the answer key)

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