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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. What is NOT a characteristic named by Nella when she describes the mysterious woman staring at her from nearby the miniaturist's door?
(a) Brown eyes that are almost orange.
(b) Ice blue eyes.
(c) Blond, uncovered hair.
(d) A scrutinizing gaze focused on Nella's face.

2. What is Marin's reply when Nella asks what would happen if Agnes and Frans found out about Johannes's homosexuality?
(a) She says that Agnes and Frans know about Johannes already.
(b) She says she thinks they would keep the secret to themselves.
(c) She says she suspects they would give Johannes the chance to flee.
(d) She says she suspects they would not have mercy.

3. What is NOT a symptom of her father's dwindling financial status listed by Nella?
(a) The family had no longer drunk wine.
(b) The soup had thinned.
(c) The servants had fallen away.
(d) The meat had gotten scraggier.

4. Nella recalls that her father had been both wary and what of Amsterdam's wealth and power?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Awed.
(c) Curious.
(d) Hopeful.

5. Where does Marin say Johannes's homosexuality resides?
(a) In his soul.
(b) In the throes of his lust.
(c) In his imagination.
(d) In his heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who delivers the package containing Nella's first miniatures?

2. From what source does the author provide both of the text's epigraphs?

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

4. What instrument does Nella play during the performance for the Meermanses?

5. To Nella's surprise, Marin tells her that what object will protect the Brandt household in the face of Johannes's homosexuality?

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