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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 The Ball.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Rebekka's death, what does Margarethe worry has happened to the household?
(a) That, because Iris can now read and write, she will outsmart her own mother.
(b) That Mr. van den Meer will divorce her and leave everyone homeless.
(c) That all of their money has been stolen.
(d) That the plague has been introduced.

2. Why does Clara tell the queen she is hiding her face?
(a) Because she gets sunburned easily.
(b) Because she is horribly disfigured.
(c) Because she is allergic to the flowers.
(d) Because she is Catholic.

3. What is kermis?
(a) A type of Dutch dress.
(b) The nickname Margarethe calls Clara behind her back.
(c) The last day before Lent begins.
(d) A religious practice that only girls are allowed to do.

4. What drink does a servant bring to Clara and Philippe when they are in a private room?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Wine.
(d) Water.

5. How does van den Meer plan on revealing the painting he commissioned?
(a) By donating it to a city church.
(b) By donating it to a city museum.
(c) Through a fancy dinner party.
(d) By unveiling it in the town square.

Short Answer Questions

1. What signal does Marie de Medici give to the prince to tell him he should move on to other ladies while meeting everyone?

2. What key item did Iris leave behind at the ball?

3. What illness is spreading around Haarlem?

4. Why is Clara upset about what Sinter Klaas left in her shoe?

5. How does Margarethe suggest Iris take care of the whole family?

(see the answer key)

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