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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 does Cornelia tell Nella that no woman can do?
(a) Own property.
(b) Keep a secret.
(c) Run a business.
(d) Be an apprentice.

2. What is the main thrust of the note Nella sends to the miniaturist after receiving her first order?
(a) She sends payment for the miniaturist's bill and writes that she will get in touch soon.
(b) She says that she will not be using her services again.
(c) She praises the miniaturist's work and asks him whether he can make dolls.
(d) She demands a reply to her query about the miniature crib.

3. For what reason does Hole-Face say he does not and will not speak to the miniaturist?
(a) He says that the miniaturist never emerges from the shop.
(b) He says that he does not understand her language.
(c) He says he owes the miniaturist money.
(d) He says the miniaturist has the Devil in her.

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

5. What does Marin say that her society does to homosexuals like Johannes?
(a) She says they drown them.
(b) She says they are stripped of all property and business.
(c) She says they burn them.
(d) She says they excommunicate them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of clock is in Nella's bedroom?

2. Marin tells Nella that women can do nothing, and that only if they are very lucky can they even do what?

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

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

5. The doll resembling Nella has what kind of look on its face?

(see the answer key)

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