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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 does Margarethe do to continually manipulate van Stolk and van Antum?
(a) She flirts with them herself, since she knows they have crushes on her.
(b) She taunts them with glances and promises of Clara.
(c) She preys on their kindness by always asking for mercy -- and money.
(d) She pretends she is wealthier than she is.

2. As they prepare for the ball, what does Margarethe demand Iris fill the house with?
(a) The smell of incense.
(b) Tulips in vases.
(c) The finest perfumes available in town.
(d) Beautiful dresses for them to try to choose from.

3. What city do the Fishers flee to?
(a) Paris.
(b) The reader never learns the name of the city.
(c) London.
(d) Haarlem.

4. How did Marie de Medici lose her power?
(a) She lost it when her husband died.
(b) Her own son overthrew her.
(c) She never had much power to begin with.
(d) She resigned it.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item is Iris given to work with on the first day of her apprenticeship?

2. How are Ruth and Iris related?

3. What prompts Iris to try to get Clara out of the house in Chapter 2?

4. Who does Iris and Ruth's hair for the ball?

5. Why do Clara and Iris decide to stop into the windmill while out ice skating?

(see the answer key)

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