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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: "Eight Dolls" - "Part Three: "Souls and Purses".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is true of ALL of the dolls left on the front step of the Brandt house?
(a) Every person represented by a doll is a person Nella despises.
(b) Every doll has a small chip on its upper lip.
(c) Every person represented by a doll is a person within Johannes's circle.
(d) Every person represented by a doll is a friend of Nella's.

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

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

5. To Nella's surprise, Marin tells her that what object will protect the Brandt household in the face of Johannes's homosexuality?
(a) Christ's love.
(b) Bribes.
(c) Secrecy.
(d) Sugar profits.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what reason does Hole-Face say he does not and will not speak to the miniaturist?

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

4. What does Johannes tell Nella that no one can really do with his wealth?

5. Marin tells Nella that women can do nothing, and that only if they are very lucky can they even do what?

(see the answer key)

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