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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. What is the purpose of the Meermans' visit to the Brandt household on the night Nella performs music?
(a) So that the Brandts can taste the Meermans' sugar.
(b) So that the Meermans can taste the Brandts' sugar.
(c) So that the Brandts can taste Cornelia's raspberry cordial.
(d) So that the Meermans can taste Otto's braised rabbit.

2. What is NOT a way in which Marin's manner is described just after Frans's menacing announcement?
(a) Dead-eyed.
(b) Limp.
(c) Reluctantly hopeful.
(d) With a spiritless voice.

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

4. What metaphor does Marin use when telling Nella that she does not understand Marin or Johannes?
(a) A stitch in time saves nine.
(b) The arrow does not quite hit the mark.
(c) The knot is tied too tight.
(d) The ship has sailed.

5. What ritual does the narrator describe Amsterdammers taking part in on the first day of each year?
(a) Swimming in the ocean.
(b) Dancing in the town square.
(c) Taking a dip in the river.
(d) Throwing the windows open.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main difference Nella sees between the maids back in Assendelft and Cornelia?

2. What item does Nella put into her hair the night of Johannes's departure to Venice?

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

4. What is NOT an expectation of life in the Brandt household that Nella says she would do anything to remove from her head?

5. For what reason does Nella allow Cornelia to look inside the cabinet house during the scene when Cornelia finds the doll resembling Marin?

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