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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: "Escape" - Part Four: "The Actor".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nella remarks that she wants to ask "so many questions" (259) about Marin's pregnancy, but she does not ask any for what reason?
(a) Marin is sobbing too hard to speak.
(b) She does not want to further upset Marin.
(c) She wants to wait until the trouble with Johannes is over.
(d) She does not know where to start.

2. Whom does Nella see engaging in oral sex with Johannes when she visits his work?
(a) Frans.
(b) Jack.
(c) The miniaturist.
(d) Otto.

3. What is NOT an action Marin admits to taking in order to keep her pregnancy a secret?
(a) She has been soaking rags in pigs' blood.
(b) She has been wearing loose clothing.
(c) She has been wearing a metal girdle.
(d) She has been binding her breasts.

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

5. Nella considers taking what action now that Jack has disappeared?
(a) Hiring a permanent nanny.
(b) Hiring a permanent doorman.
(c) Hiring a permanent cook.
(d) Hiring a permanent guard dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marin say that her society does to homosexuals like Johannes?

2. 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?

3. What is the purpose of the Meermans' visit to the Brandt household on the night Nella performs music?

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

5. Whom does Nella take with her for protection when she goes to the Eastern Islands alone?

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