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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. The Nella doll that Nella receives from the miniaturist is carrying what two items in its tiny hands?
(a) A note and an empty birdcage.
(b) A flower and a dog collar.
(c) A breakfast tray and a cup of coffee.
(d) A book and a rosary.

2. What is true of ALL of the dolls left on the front step of the Brandt house?
(a) Every person represented by a doll is a person Nella despises.
(b) Every person represented by a doll is a person within Johannes's circle.
(c) Every doll has a small chip on its upper lip.
(d) Every person represented by a doll is a friend of Nella's.

3. What is NOT one of the items Nella requests in her first order from the miniaturist?
(a) A dog.
(b) A lute.
(c) A betrothal cup.
(d) A piece of marzipan.

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

5. Marin tells Nella that women can do nothing, and that only if they are very lucky can they even do what?
(a) Retain their dignity.
(b) Have children.
(c) Please their husbands.
(d) Fix the mistakes others make.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far along in her pregnancy does Marin say she is when Nella asks?

2. What is the final object through which Jack pushes his dagger before he leaves the Brandt house?

3. From what source does the author provide both of the text's epigraphs?

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

5. From what language does Johannes say the dogs' names are culled?

(see the answer key)

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