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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. 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 on the brink of poverty.
(c) The van den Meers are poor now, but expect to get more money.
(d) The van den Meers are very wealthy.

2. What does the town say is the cause of Henrika's health issues?
(a) That Margarethe is secretly poisoning her.
(b) That something demonic resides in the house at night.
(c) That she is too wealthy so she is being punished for not sharing her wealth.
(d) That she is cruel so God is treating her cruelly.

3. What has happened to Pieter ten Broek?
(a) He has died.
(b) He has lost his job with the church and is very poor now.
(c) He has moved to America.
(d) He is in an insane asylum.

4. When the Fishers first arrive in the marketplace, how are they treated?
(a) Coldly.
(b) Suspiciously.
(c) Rudely.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

5. When the book begins, from what country have the Fishers fled?
(a) Holland.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Master call Mr. van den Meer that crosses a line of acceptability?

3. What role does Ruth take in Schoonmaker's household?

4. After the Master's painting is met with great success, what does he ask Margarethe?

5. What health problems does Henrika begin to develop in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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