1. Over what action does Nella feel shame after she finds out that the miniaturist is a woman?
(a) For sending the miniaturist a bottle of cologne.
(b) For thinking of the miniaturist as an old man with a beard.
(c) For assuming that women cannot be craftspeople.
(d) For addressing the miniaturist as a Sir in her correspondence.

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

3. What does Agnes insist that Nella call her?
(a) Nessa.
(b) Aggie.
(c) Madame.
(d) Agnes.

4. When Nella compares Assendelft with Amsterdam, what does she decide is the only thing she can currently call her own?
(a) Johannes.
(b) Peebo the parakeet.
(c) The miniaturist.
(d) The cabinet house.

5. What instrument does Nella play during the performance for the Meermanses?
(a) Lute.
(b) Xylophone.
(c) Piano.
(d) Trumpet.

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. What is NOT a symptom of her father's dwindling financial status listed by Nella?

3. In order for Johannes to feel his wife's encouragement, what plan does Nella make?

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

5. For what job does Johannes tell Marin he has hired Jack?

(see the answer key)

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