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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Marin's reply when Nella asks about Bergen, Norway?
(a) She says that all they do there is hang thieves.
(b) She says that all they do there is herd sheep.
(c) She says that all they do there is rob tourists.
(d) She says that all they do there is trade fish.

2. What does Johannes tell Nella that no one can really do with his wealth?
(a) Touch it.
(b) Appreciate it.
(c) Hide it.
(d) Locate it.

3. What were Johannes and Frans both doing when they first met?
(a) Serving in the Navy.
(b) Working as sugar purveyors.
(c) Working as butchers.
(d) Working on VOC ships.

4. What is NOT a characteristic named by Nella when she describes the mysterious woman staring at her from nearby the miniaturist's door?
(a) A scrutinizing gaze focused on Nella's face.
(b) Blond, uncovered hair.
(c) Ice blue eyes.
(d) Brown eyes that are almost orange.

5. What is the characteristic feature that helps everyone in the Brandt household distinguish between their dogs Rezeki and Dhana?
(a) The spot on Rezeki's belly.
(b) The spot above Dhana's eye.
(c) The spot on Dhana's belly.
(d) The spot on Rezeki's ear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marin's reply when Nella asks what would happen if Agnes and Frans found out about Johannes's homosexuality?

2. Marin tells Nella that women can do nothing, and that only if they are very lucky can they even do what?

3. Where does Marin say Johannes's homosexuality resides?

4. What physical injury does Marin inflict on Nella when she finds Nella snooping within the library?

5. When Johannes kisses Nella for the first time, what happens to interrupt their kiss?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Otto's history?

2. How does Marin hurt Nella physically and why?

3. Describe Marin's character.

4. What is Nella's marital status when she first arrives at the Brandt home?

5. Describe the character of Agnes Meerman.

6. What does Nella's parakeet Peebo symbolize?

7. What is the significance of Nella's lute performance during the Meermans' visit?

8. How does Nella characterize the people in her life in relation to dwelling on the past?

9. For what reason does Nella decide to visit Johannes at his work?

10. What does Nella mean when she opines that "home is nowhere" (114) for her now?

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