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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nella's reply to Marin's remark about hope?
(a) It is dangerous.
(b) It is better than nothing.
(c) It is the only thing keeping people alive.
(d) It is not to be wasted.

2. With whom does Nella have an altercation when she is following Otto and goes into the church?
(a) Frans.
(b) Marin.
(c) Agnes.
(d) Johannes.

3. When Nella hears sobbing and opens Marin's door, what color is the liquid she sees Marin about to drink?
(a) Clear.
(b) Green.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red.

4. The Nella doll that Nella receives from the miniaturist is carrying what two items in its tiny hands?
(a) A breakfast tray and a cup of coffee.
(b) A book and a rosary.
(c) A flower and a dog collar.
(d) A note and an empty birdcage.

5. In her frustration, Nella thinks to herself at one point that whenever she searches for the miniaturist, she finds only what instead?
(a) Pain.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Clues.
(d) Herself.

6. Who delivers Nella's next long-awaited package from the miniaturist?
(a) Johannes.
(b) Jack.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) The miniaturist.

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

8. What unexpected act does Johannes undertake when he finally returns from Venice?
(a) He takes Nella 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 Marin in a tight embrace.

9. 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's hair is longer than Johannes's hair.
(d) The doll is wearing glasses, while Johannes wears none.

10. Who feels responsible for Rezeki's death, even though someone else was her real killer?
(a) Jack.
(b) Otto.
(c) Johannes.
(d) Nella.

11. Where does Nella place the Nella doll after putting something around its neck?
(a) On the miniature bed in the cabinet house.
(b) In her apron pocket.
(c) In a kitchen drawer.
(d) On her real bed.

12. For what transgression does Jack reveal he has visited the Brandt house this day with violent intentions?
(a) Cornelia has told Jack that he can no longer enter the house when Johannes is not present.
(b) Johannes has told Jack that they can no longer engage in a sexual relationship.
(c) Johannes has told Jack that he can no longer work for the Brandts.
(d) Marin has told Jack that he can no longer work for the Brandts.

13. Nella dreams of which character "wearing one of Marin's animal skulls upon his curly head" (180)?
(a) Otto.
(b) Johannes.
(c) Jack.
(d) The miniaturist.

14. What is the first object through which Jack pushes his dagger while inside the Brandt house?
(a) Rezeki's skull.
(b) A painting.
(c) Dhana's belly.
(d) A sheet.

15. When Johannes tells Marin to stop acting like she owns the household, what reason does he give?
(a) He says that all members of the Brandt household share its leadership.
(b) He says that she has always been too covetous for her own good.
(c) He says that some humility would do her good.
(d) He says that the household belongs to Nella now.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many years has Johannes had Rezeki at the time of her death?

2. What does Johannes tell Nella about comfort?

3. What color are Johannes's eyes?

4. When Nella discovers that Marin has been hiding a pregnancy, how soon does Nella believe the baby will arrive?

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

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