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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. When Marin does not introduce herself, for whom does Nella mistake her new sister-in-law?
(a) The wet nurse.
(b) Johannes's great-aunt.
(c) Nella's mother-in-law.
(d) The maid.

2. Nella recalls that her father had been both wary and what of Amsterdam's wealth and power?
(a) Awed.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Curious.
(d) Hopeful.

3. Nella muses that unlike Marin, her husband Johannes always gives her what type of answer?
(a) Realistic.
(b) Thoughtful.
(c) Satisfactory.
(d) Interesting.

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) Brown eyes that are almost orange.
(d) Ice blue eyes.

5. Where does Marin say Johannes's homosexuality resides?
(a) In the throes of his lust.
(b) In his heart.
(c) In his soul.
(d) In his imagination.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Johannes at the time of his and Nella's wedding?

2. In what year does the first chapter of Part One take place?

3. When Nella realizes that she has not sent her unwanted items along with the note to the miniaturist, what does she do with them?

4. To Nella's surprise, Marin tells her that what object will protect the Brandt household in the face of Johannes's homosexuality?

5. What is Marin's reply when Nella asks about Bergen, Norway?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Otto's history?

3. What does Nella's parakeet Peebo symbolize?

4. For what reason does Marin always insist on taking the Brandt household's dogs to church?

5. What is Johannes's reply when Nella asks him whether they are rich?

6. How does Nella feel when Marin reveals that she has known all along that her brother Johannes is gay?

7. What is ironic about Nella's mother's comment that there is only one kind of wife?

8. What is the first disagreement between Nella and Marin, and who wins it?

9. How do Marin's and Nella's views of Nella's situation in the Brandt household differ?

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

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