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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. How is the doll version of Johannes different from the real version, according to Nella?
(a) The doll is taller than Johannes, when adjusted for scale.
(b) Johannes has a kindly smile and the doll's smile is menacing.
(c) The doll is wearing glasses, while Johannes wears none.
(d) The doll's hair is longer than Johannes's hair.

2. What unexpected act does Johannes undertake when he finally returns from Venice?
(a) He takes Marin in a tight embrace.
(b) He announces that he will begin a renovation of the Brandt house.
(c) He takes Nella into the bedroom to consummate their marriage.
(d) He takes Nella in a tight embrace.

3. What does Marin say when Nella takes the glass from her hand after Nella has found her sobbing?
(a) She tells Nella that the baby will be better off dead.
(b) She tells Nella that she would not have drunk the mixture.
(c) She tells Nella that she should mind her own business.
(d) She tells Nella that she no longer wants to live.

4. Who helps Nella look for Peebo in the streets?
(a) Marin.
(b) Johannes.
(c) Otto.
(d) Cornelia.

5. What does Agnes insist that Nella call her?
(a) Aggie.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Nessa.
(d) Madame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a circumstance Cornelia names when accusing the miniaturist of wreaking havoc upon the Brandt household?

2. What is NOT another meaning of the French word "Enceinte" (257) in addition to its meaning of being pregnant, according to Marin?

3. What is NOT a way in which Marin's manner is described just after Frans's menacing announcement?

4. What event is taking place during the novel's prologue?

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

(see the answer key)

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