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

2. How does Nella come to own the cabinet house?
(a) It is a wedding present from Johannes.
(b) It is a wedding present from Marin.
(c) She finds it in the attic of the Brandt house and claims it as her own.
(d) It is a wedding present from Nella's mother.

3. Whom does Nella try to convince to retrieve the doll thrown into the street by Marin?
(a) Rezeki.
(b) Cornelia.
(c) Jack.
(d) Marin.

4. 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 Cornelia's raspberry cordial.
(b) So that the Brandts can taste the Meermans' sugar.
(c) So that the Meermans can taste the Brandts' sugar.
(d) So that the Meermans can taste Otto's braised rabbit.

5. When Nella tells Johannes that she will miss him, he reminds her that she has which person for company?
(a) Marin.
(b) The miniaturist.
(c) Otto.
(d) Cornelia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a characteristic named by Nella when she describes the mysterious woman staring at her from nearby the miniaturist's door?

2. What is Marin's reply to the specific culinary request Nella makes upon her arrival at the Brandt house?

3. What does Johannes tell Nella that no one can really do with his wealth?

4. How many dolls total are left on the front step of the Brandt household?

5. What metaphor does Marin use when telling Nella that she does not understand Marin or Johannes?

(see the answer key)

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