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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. Who delivers Nella's next long-awaited package from the miniaturist?
(a) The miniaturist.
(b) Jack.
(c) Johannes.
(d) Cornelia.

2. 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) A warm, dry house.
(b) A hedge maze.
(c) Wheat in the food cellar.
(d) Fish in their own lake.

3. Nella recalls that her father had been both wary and what of Amsterdam's wealth and power?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Awed.
(c) Curious.
(d) Hopeful.

4. What does Nella do when she sees Johannes engaged in a sex act with someone else?
(a) She becomes catatonic.
(b) She screams.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She faints.

5. What does Nella announce aloud just before she goes out in the night to speak to the miniaturist?
(a) She summons her guardian angel.
(b) She says that she wishes for God to protect her.
(c) She says she is not frightened.
(d) She says she means no harm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Johannes kisses Nella for the first time, what happens to interrupt their kiss?

3. Agnes tells Nella that Johannes and Frans met when they were how old?

4. For what transgression does Jack reveal he has visited the Brandt house this day with violent intentions?

5. In what year does the first chapter of Part One take place?

(see the answer key)

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