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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. How is Margarethe initially described in the novel?
(a) As stubborn and rude.
(b) As optimistic and kind.
(c) As silent and strong.
(d) As strict and careworn.

2. What kind of paintings does Schoonmaker secretly paint?
(a) Paintings with bad words hidden in them.
(b) Paintings of nature.
(c) Paintings of maimed and deformed people.
(d) Modern, abstract paintings.

3. What kind of visitors come to the van den Meers' house after Henrika's funeral?
(a) Tulip investors.
(b) Potential suitors for Clara.
(c) Beggars who know Mr. Van den Meer has inherited a lot of money.
(d) Random people who want to see Clara's portrait.

4. What ultimately leads Clara to leave the house on a regular basis with Iris and Ruth?
(a) Having to spend all day cleaning.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Being left out of Ruth and Iris's fun adventures.
(d) Having to spend all day with Margarethe.

5. Which item is van Stolk most interested in in the van den Meers' household?
(a) Van den Meer's amazing library of unique books.
(b) The Young Woman with Tulips painting.
(c) Margarethe.
(d) The nice pots and pans in the kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. When they are young, what does Clara tell Iris is the only thing that makes her happy?

2. What secret does Margarethe know about Henrika?

3. Who is Schoonmaker?

4. What causes Cornelius to become so depressed?

5. What is kermis?

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