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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who helps Nella look for Peebo in the streets?

3. What is NOT something that happens when the St. George Militia arrives at the Brandt house?

4. What is the final object through which Jack pushes his dagger before he leaves the Brandt house?

5. Where does Nella place the Nella doll after putting something around its neck?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the implication of Jack's charge against Johannes in Part Three: "Horseshoe"?

2. What is Marin about to do when Nella enters her room in Part Three: “Hidden Bodies"? Why?

3. Where does Nella go in Part Four: "Spores"? Why?

4. What thought propels Nella to go out in the cold night to demand answers from the miniaturist?

5. For what reason is Nella reluctant to share the details of the miniaturist's work with Cornelia?

6. What has changed about Marin's doll in Part Three: "No Anchor"? What does this foreshadow?

7. How much does Nella obtain for the sugar in Part Four: "The Hopeful Loaf"? What are her intentions with the profits?

8. How does the destruction of the gingerbread families act as an element of foreshadowing?

9. What act does Johannes tell Marin he has undertaken for her and "against the counsel" (219) of his soul?

10. How do Nella's feelings about privacy change over time within the Brandt household?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trace the characterization arc of Nella's character throughout the novel. Discuss whether she is a round or flat character and whether she is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 2

Write a critical essay about the novel while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of gender roles, the depiction of the oppression of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the book.

Essay Topic 3

How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within the novel and what is the author's message regarding these themes?

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