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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 The Gallery of God's Mistakes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has allegedly happened to Jack Fisher?
(a) He left the family in poverty.
(b) He will be joining the Fisher family later.
(c) He has been killed by a mob.
(d) No one really knows.

2. What is the financial situation of the van den Meers when the Fishers move in with them?
(a) The van den Meers are neither rich nor poor.
(b) The van den Meers are very wealthy.
(c) The van den Meers are on the brink of poverty.
(d) The van den Meers are poor now, but expect to get more money.

3. What prompts Iris to try to get Clara out of the house in Chapter 2?
(a) Margarethe demands that Iris take Clara to the marketplace.
(b) Henrika is bedridden and won't be able to see them leave.
(c) Henrika finally gives her permission.
(d) Clara decides to ignore her mother's wishes and just walk out the front door.

4. What items does Margarethe give Iris to give the Van den Meers when she is sent over to their household for the first time?
(a) A toy windmill.
(b) A pastry.
(c) A fancy silk handkerchief.
(d) A letter.

5. How does the Master respond to the success of his painting of Clara?
(a) He starts being mean to everyone around him.
(b) He becomes depressed.
(c) He becomes incredibly wealthy.
(d) He is very proud and excited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What non-family member do Ruth, Iris, and Clara enlist in helping them get Clara to the ball?

2. What does the title of Chapter 4, "The Gallery of God's Mistakes," refer to?

3. Who is Clara?

4. Who is Pieter ten Broek?

5. What good news does van den Meer receive from an investment partner about his investment?

(see the answer key)

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