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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 The Ball.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the painting the Master creates for van den Meer?
(a) Young Woman with Two Lips.
(b) Girl with Flowers by a Window.
(c) Young Woman with Tulips.
(d) Clara, My Beloved.

2. After the Master's painting is met with great success, what does he ask Margarethe?
(a) If she will teach him how to paint like they do in England.
(b) To adopt Iris.
(c) To adopt Ruth.
(d) If she will move back in with him.

3. What causes Cornelius to become so depressed?
(a) An accident in the kitchen that left Clara horribly scarred.
(b) His unhappy marriage to Margarethe.
(c) His failing business venture.
(d) No one really knows for sure.

4. Why does Margarethe feel that Philippe de Marisllac will be interested in Iris?
(a) Because they share a love of painting.
(b) Because she will be made beautiful for one night.
(c) Because she has recently become very wealthy.
(d) Because she is dumb and ugly, so she won't be a threat to him.

5. When the town's river freezes over, how do Clara and Iris share their one pair of skates?
(a) Clara lets Iris use them both as a special treat.
(b) They take turns using the skates.
(c) They decide not to use them at all.
(d) Each girl takes one skate apiece.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drink does a servant bring to Clara and Philippe when they are in a private room?

2. In Chapter 4, what ailment does Margarethe claim to have gotten while visiting the Master and seeing his horrible paintings?

3. Who opens her door at the commotion in the marketplace and talks to Ruth?

4. What worries Iris about the Master's "I am going to ruin you yet" comment while he is working on his painting of Clara?

5. What happens during Iris and Clara's attempts to get Clara out of the house?

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