1. What toy is Ruth given after the commotion in the marketplace when the Fishers first arrive?
(a) A bouncing ball.
(b) A yo-yo.
(c) A flute.
(d) A toy windmill.

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

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

4. How does van den Meer plan on revealing the painting he commissioned?
(a) By donating it to a city museum.
(b) By unveiling it in the town square.
(c) By donating it to a city church.
(d) Through a fancy dinner party.

5. 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 letter.
(d) A fancy silk handkerchief.

Short Answer Questions

1. Right before the unveiling of the painting the Master created for van den Meer, what does Margarethe call Clara that sends Clara into a screaming rage?

2. Who is The Queen of the Hairy-Chinned Gypsies?

3. Who is Pieter ten Broek?

4. After the successful unveiling of the painting of Clara, what does Margarethe ask Mr. van den Meer for?

5. Who is Caspar?

(see the answer key)

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