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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. How many dogs reside within the Brandt household?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

2. What instrument had Nella played for Johannes during their very brief courtship?
(a) Harp.
(b) Lute.
(c) Harpsichord.
(d) Piano.

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

4. What physical injury does Marin inflict on Nella when she finds Nella snooping within the library?
(a) She fractures Nella's arm.
(b) She yanks out some of Nella's hair.
(c) She fractures Nella's finger.
(d) She bruises Nella's arm.

5. What unexpected act does Johannes undertake when he finally returns from Venice?
(a) He takes Marin in a tight embrace.
(b) He announces that he will begin a renovation of the Brandt house.
(c) He takes Nella into the bedroom to consummate their marriage.
(d) He takes Nella in a tight embrace.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Nella injure herself the night of her first kiss with Johannes?

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

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

5. What reason does Nella cite to Johannes when he is touched by the item she has placed in her hair the night of his departure to Venice?

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