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

2. How many younger siblings does Nella have, and what gender(s) are her siblings?
(a) She has one younger brother.
(b) She has two younger brothers and a younger sister.
(c) She has one younger brother and one younger sister.
(d) She has three younger sisters.

3. 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 ear.
(b) The spot on Dhana's belly.
(c) The spot on Rezeki's belly.
(d) The spot above Dhana's eye.

4. What is NOT an expectation of life in the Brandt household that Nella says she would do anything to remove from her head?
(a) Marriage beds.
(b) True love.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Children.

5. What is the main difference Nella sees between the maids back in Assendelft and Cornelia?
(a) Cornelia behaves with much more decorum and politeness.
(b) Cornelia is paid three times what the maids in Assendelft are paid.
(c) Cornelia is treated more like a member of the family than the maids in Assendelft are.
(d) Cornelia behaves with much more freedom and familiarity.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is NOT a symptom of her father's dwindling financial status listed by Nella?

4. For how many days does Nella pretend to sleep when Marin comes to sit on the end of the bed?

5. How much younger does Nella decide she is than Marin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances of Nella's arrival at the Brandt house that are troubling to her?

2. Describe the character of Agnes Meerman.

3. What does Nella's parakeet Peebo symbolize?

4. How does Marin hurt Nella physically and why?

5. For what reason is Nella reluctant to answer Agnes's question about who made Nella's miniatures?

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

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

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

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

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

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