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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: "The Guilder and the Doll" - Part Five: "Nova Hollandia".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who delivers the package containing Nella's first miniatures?
(a) Otto.
(b) Jack.
(c) The miniaturist.
(d) Johannes.

2. 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) Please their husbands.
(c) Fix the mistakes others make.
(d) Have children.

3. What does Marin do after Frans announces his intentions to ruin Johannes?
(a) She collapses.
(b) She flies at him.
(c) She falls into the arms of Nella.
(d) She runs into her bedroom.

4. What items cover the walls of Johannes's study?
(a) Maps.
(b) Interior design sketches.
(c) Political pamphlets.
(d) Fashion design sketches.

5. What ban does Hanna reveal has been lifted by the Burgomasters when Nella visits her in the shop?
(a) They have lifted the ban on brass instruments.
(b) They have lifted the ban on women going out after dark.
(c) They have lifted the ban on people-shaped cookies.
(d) They have lifted the ban on mead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first object through which Jack pushes his dagger while inside the Brandt house?

2. In her frustration, Nella thinks to herself at one point that whenever she searches for the miniaturist, she finds only what instead?

3. What is Nella's reply to Marin's remark about hope?

4. When Nella compares Assendelft with Amsterdam, what does she decide is the only thing she can currently call her own?

5. For what characteristic does Nella try to tell herself she is searching the doll made in her own likeness?

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