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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. When they are young, what does Clara tell Iris is the only thing that makes her happy?
(a) Spending time in her private garden.
(b) Learning English from Iris.
(c) Listening to her father play the piano.
(d) Being alone in her room.

2. Who is Clarissa Santiago of Aragon at the ball?
(a) Margarethe's made-up name for Iris.
(b) The sister of the prince everyone wants to see.
(c) The daughter of the hosts.
(d) Clara in disguise.

3. What piece of information does Clara have about the windmill that makes Iris believe her story?
(a) She knows a secret way inside.
(b) She knows about a secret trapdoor.
(c) Her initials appear to have been carved into the side of the building long ago.
(d) She has a key for the front door on a necklace.

4. Does Iris ever find an imp in the van den Meers' household?
(a) Yes.
(b) She sees it running down the street one night but is unable to catch it.
(c) She finds evidence of it but not the actual imp itself.
(d) No.

5. When Iris is sure Margarethe is going to punish her for trying to sneak Clara out, what does Iris receive instead?
(a) Orders to fetch the midwife immediately.
(b) No attention whatsoever, as if nothing happened.
(c) An extra loaf of bread with dinner.
(d) A piece of candy for being so brave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Master tell Iris he views as responsible for bringing van den Meer to ruin?

2. What does Clara believe happened at the windmill?

3. What secret does Margarethe know about Henrika?

4. What does Iris think of Caspar's paintings of Ruth?

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

(see the answer key)

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