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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. Nella remarks that she wants to ask "so many questions" (259) about Marin's pregnancy, but she does not ask any for what reason?
(a) She does not know where to start.
(b) She does not want to further upset Marin.
(c) She wants to wait until the trouble with Johannes is over.
(d) Marin is sobbing too hard to speak.

2. In what year does the first chapter of Part One take place?
(a) 1686.
(b) 1603.
(c) 1772.
(d) 1594.

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

4. What is NOT an element Nella understands to be one of the terms of her new marriage?
(a) Enormous wealth.
(b) A lively social life.
(c) A lifetime of being untouched.
(d) A friendship with Johannes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nella do when she sees Johannes engaged in a sex act with someone else?

2. For what reason does Hole-Face say he does not and will not speak to the miniaturist?

3. Who is the only person to see Johannes off when he tries to flee from Amsterdam?

4. How does Peebo get out of the Brandt house?

5. How does Nella locate the miniaturist who becomes a major and enigmatic part of the narrative?

(see the answer key)

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