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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 secret does Margarethe know about Henrika?
(a) That Clara isn't actually Mr. Van den Meer's son.
(b) That Henrika is having an affair.
(c) That Henrika is hiding money.
(d) That Henrika is pregnant.

2. What does Henrika die from?
(a) She dies of natural causes.
(b) Complications from giving birth too early.
(c) She stabs herself with a sharp blade.
(d) Starving herself out of protest.

3. When Clara is young and throwing fits, which character is the only person who is able to pull her out of her fitful state?
(a) Iris.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Henrika.
(d) Margarethe.

4. After the successful unveiling of the painting of Clara, what does Margarethe ask Mr. van den Meer for?
(a) For the chance for Iris to go to school.
(b) Better living arrangements.
(c) To be released from her job.
(d) A stipend.

5. Who is the first person Iris and Ruth find at the ball?
(a) Margarethe.
(b) Schoonmaker.
(c) Clara.
(d) Caspar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rebekka?

2. What kind of visitors come to the van den Meers' house after Henrika's funeral?

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

4. Does Iris ever find an imp in the van den Meers' household?

5. When the town's river freezes over, how do Clara and Iris share their one pair of skates?

(see the answer key)

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