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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. For what transgression does Jack reveal he has visited the Brandt house this day with violent intentions?
(a) Marin has told Jack that he can no longer work for the Brandts.
(b) Johannes has told Jack that he can no longer work for the Brandts.
(c) Cornelia has told Jack that he can no longer enter the house when Johannes is not present.
(d) Johannes has told Jack that they can no longer engage in a sexual relationship.

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

3. How many younger siblings does Nella have, and what gender(s) are her siblings?
(a) She has two younger brothers and a younger sister.
(b) She has three younger sisters.
(c) She has one younger brother.
(d) She has one younger brother and one younger sister.

4. What emotion does Nella admit feeling when she realizes that she will never engage in sexual activity within her marriage?
(a) Relief.
(b) Elation.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Horror.

5. Marin tells Nella that walking while pregnant feels like "bending over" (258) what object?
(a) A medicine ball.
(b) A market stall.
(c) A globe.
(d) An ironing board.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who feels responsible for Rezeki's death, even though someone else was her real killer?

3. Over what action does Nella feel shame after she finds out that the miniaturist is a woman?

4. Who delivers Nella's next long-awaited package from the miniaturist?

5. Who is the only person in Nella's life who enjoys bringing up and discussing the past?

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