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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 a characteristic named by Nella when she describes the mysterious woman staring at her from nearby the miniaturist's door?
(a) Ice blue eyes.
(b) A scrutinizing gaze focused on Nella's face.
(c) Brown eyes that are almost orange.
(d) Blond, uncovered hair.

2. How does Nella go about contacting the miniaturist to request an order?
(a) She slips a letter under the miniaturist's door.
(b) She sends Cornelia to deliver a verbal message to the miniaturist.
(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.

3. Marin threatens Nella, saying that if Nella leaves the cabinet house empty, she will turn Johannes's gift into a crime of what?
(a) Larceny.
(b) Sloth.
(c) Gluttony.
(d) Profligacy.

4. In what year does the first chapter of Part One take place?
(a) 1772.
(b) 1686.
(c) 1603.
(d) 1594.

5. How does Nella come to own the cabinet house?
(a) It is a wedding present from Nella's mother.
(b) She finds it in the attic of the Brandt house and claims it as her own.
(c) It is a wedding present from Marin.
(d) It is a wedding present from Johannes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object does Marin refer to as being "early to ripe, early to rot" (15) in reference to Nella's perfume?

2. How old is Johannes at the time of his and Nella's wedding?

3. How many dogs reside within the Brandt household?

4. What is NOT one of the items Nella requests in her first order from the miniaturist?

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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