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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: "Study" - Part Two: "Tales" .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Marin say that her society does to homosexuals like Johannes?
(a) She says they excommunicate them.
(b) She says they are stripped of all property and business.
(c) She says they drown them.
(d) She says they burn them.

3. What excuse does Marin provide when Johannes does not show up on time to meet with the Meermans?
(a) She says that had gotten the times mixed up.
(b) She says that he has been delayed by business.
(c) She says that he has been delayed by weather.
(d) She says that he often forgets to wind his watch.

4. 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?
(a) Sewing Nella a wardrobe of new dresses.
(b) Building a cabinet house.
(c) Refinishing the floors in Nella's rooms.
(d) Embroidering the linens and pillows with Nella's monogram.

5. What instrument had Nella played for Johannes during their very brief courtship?
(a) Harpsichord.
(b) Harp.
(c) Piano.
(d) Lute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marin say Johannes's homosexuality resides?

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

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

4. What does Nella do when she sees Johannes engaged in a sex act with someone else?

5. Agnes tells Nella that Johannes and Frans met when they were how old?

(see the answer key)

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