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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 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) A warm, dry house.
(d) Fish in their own lake.

2. How long does Hole-Face say the miniaturist has been living in town?
(a) Two or three weeks.
(b) Two or three years.
(c) Three or four months.
(d) Five to six years.

3. What food item does Nella specifically request from Marin upon her arrival at the Brandt house?
(a) Herring.
(b) Figs and sour cream.
(c) Marzipan.
(d) Cheese.

4. What is the main thrust of the note Nella sends to the miniaturist after receiving her first order?
(a) She says that she will not be using her services again.
(b) She demands a reply to her query about the miniature crib.
(c) She praises the miniaturist's work and asks him whether he can make dolls.
(d) She sends payment for the miniaturist's bill and writes that she will get in touch soon.

5. In what action does Nella decide the miniaturist is engaging when sending her items she has not ordered?
(a) A riddle war.
(b) Bullying.
(c) Philanthropy.
(d) A battle of wits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marin threatens Nella, saying that if Nella leaves the cabinet house empty, she will turn Johannes's gift into a crime of what?

2. What were Johannes and Frans both doing when they first met?

3. How does Nella go about contacting the miniaturist to request an order?

4. For how many days does Nella pretend to sleep when Marin comes to sit on the end of the bed?

5. Nella muses that unlike Marin, her husband Johannes always gives her what type of answer?

(see the answer key)

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