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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 month does Marin insist is the one in which Johannes absolutely must sail to Venice?
(a) January.
(b) December.
(c) October.
(d) November.

2. Before going to visit the miniaturist at night, what item does Nella place around the Nella doll's tiny neck?
(a) The miniature dog collar.
(b) The miniature rope.
(c) The miniature scarf.
(d) The miniature key.

3. Whom does Nella try to convince to retrieve the doll thrown into the street by Marin?
(a) Jack.
(b) Cornelia.
(c) Rezeki.
(d) Marin.

4. How does Nella locate the miniaturist who becomes a major and enigmatic part of the narrative?
(a) She sees the miniaturist's shop window and sign.
(b) Cornelia tells her about the miniaturist.
(c) She sees the miniaturist's advertisement in a catalog.
(d) Johannes tells her about the miniaturist.

5. How does Nella go about contacting the miniaturist to request an order?
(a) She goes and meets with the miniaturist in person at his shop.
(b) She sends Cornelia to deliver a verbal message to the miniaturist.
(c) She slips a letter under the miniaturist's door.
(d) She sends Otto to deliver a verbal message to the miniaturist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food item does Nella specifically request from Marin upon her arrival at the Brandt house?

2. What instrument does Nella play during the performance for the Meermanses?

3. Who delivers the package containing Nella's first miniatures?

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

5. What does Rezeki's name mean?

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