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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 falls from between the pages of a book when Nella is snooping around in the library?
(a) A property deed.
(b) A last will and testament.
(c) A love note.
(d) A handwritten RSVP.

2. 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) Otto.
(b) Jack.
(c) Marin.
(d) Johannes.

3. What event is taking place during the novel's prologue?
(a) A baptism.
(b) A birthday celebration.
(c) A funeral.
(d) A wedding.

4. What object does Marin refer to as being "early to ripe, early to rot" (15) in reference to Nella's perfume?
(a) Figs.
(b) Lilies.
(c) Apples.
(d) Gardenias.

5. How does Nella go about contacting the miniaturist to request an order?
(a) She sends Cornelia to deliver a verbal message to the miniaturist.
(b) She slips a letter under the miniaturist's door.
(c) She sends Otto to deliver a verbal message to the miniaturist.
(d) She goes and meets with the miniaturist in person at his shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. When Marin does not introduce herself, for whom does Nella mistake her new sister-in-law?

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

4. How many younger siblings does Nella have, and what gender(s) are her siblings?

5. What is the main thrust of the note Nella sends to the miniaturist after receiving her first order?

(see the answer key)

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