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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. What kind of visitors come to the van den Meers' house after Henrika's funeral?
(a) Random people who want to see Clara's portrait.
(b) Beggars who know Mr. Van den Meer has inherited a lot of money.
(c) Tulip investors.
(d) Potential suitors for Clara.

2. What color dress does Iris wear to the ball?
(a) Black.
(b) Gold.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Red.

3. Why is Iris worried about how Henrika and Margarethe interact?
(a) She doesn't want Henrika to kick out the Fishers.
(b) She doesn't want Clara to begin to feel ignored.
(c) She worries Henrika is getting all of her mother's attention.
(d) She thinks they are becoming too friendly.

4. How does Margarethe suggest Iris take care of the whole family?
(a) By marrying Caspar.
(b) By killing herself.
(c) By marrying the prince.
(d) By getting a good job as a cook.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who warns Clara when van Stolk enters the ball?

2. How do Ruth, Iris, and Margarethe get home from the ball?

3. What do Caspar and Iris both believe lives in the highest part of the van den Meers' house?

4. When Iris is sure Margarethe is going to punish her for trying to sneak Clara out, what does Iris receive instead?

5. What does Iris find most frustrating about her apprenticeship on the first day?

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