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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 The Imp-Riddled House.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Clara?
(a) Van den Meer's beautiful young daughter.
(b) A street girl without a family.
(c) The ghost who lives in Schoonmaker's house.
(d) Caspar's sister.

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

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

5. Henrika and Margarethe usually get along:
(a) Perfectly -- they quickly become best friends.
(b) Sometimes really well and sometimes not very well at all.
(c) Not very well at all.
(d) They never see each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What items does Margarethe give Iris to give the Van den Meers when she is sent over to their household for the first time?

2. How does van den Meer plan on revealing the painting he commissioned?

3. Before the large dinner party where his painting of Clara is revealed, what does the Master do to help comfort Ruth?

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

5. Who is Schoonmaker?

(see the answer key)

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