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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 event is taking place during the novel's prologue?
(a) A baptism.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A funeral.
(d) A birthday celebration.

2. What falls from between the pages of a book when Nella is snooping around in the library?
(a) A property deed.
(b) A last will and testament.
(c) A love note.
(d) A handwritten RSVP.

3. How old is Johannes at the time of his and Nella's wedding?
(a) 21.
(b) 43.
(c) 39.
(d) 29.

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

5. When Marin says that the Brandts had sent their second best barge after Nella, whom does she say is using the family's best barge?
(a) Otto.
(b) Jack.
(c) Marin.
(d) Johannes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a reason listed among Nella's reasons for accepting Johannes's marriage proposal?

2. From what language does Johannes say the dogs' names are culled?

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

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

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

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