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

2. What object does Marin say that her family has that Nella's family does not, even though Nella's family has an "ancient pedigree" (12)?
(a) Wheat in the food cellar.
(b) A hedge maze.
(c) Fish in their own lake.
(d) A warm, dry house.

3. What mode of transportation do Nella and Johannes use to get to the Silversmiths Guild feast?
(a) Boat.
(b) Carriage.
(c) Bicycle.
(d) Horseback.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event is taking place during the novel's prologue?

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

3. Who is the focus of the event taking place within the novel's prologue?

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

5. How many dogs reside within the Brandt household?

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