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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. After the successful unveiling of the painting of Clara, what does Margarethe ask Mr. van den Meer for?
(a) Better living arrangements.
(b) For the chance for Iris to go to school.
(c) To be released from her job.
(d) A stipend.

2. What item does Iris actually steal in the marketplace?
(a) A loaf of bread.
(b) A fish.
(c) A pear.
(d) Some meat.

3. What does Iris think of Caspar's paintings of Ruth?
(a) That the colors are very, very ugly.
(b) That they don't portray Ruth truthfully.
(c) That they are accurate but flattering.
(d) That they are horribly ugly.

4. How does Margarethe suggest Iris take care of the whole family?
(a) By killing herself.
(b) By getting a good job as a cook.
(c) By marrying Caspar.
(d) By marrying the prince.

5. How do Margarethe, Ruth, and Iris plan on getting dresses for the ball?
(a) They are making Clara sew all of their dresses and accessories.
(b) They are sewing their own.
(c) They are using Henrika's old dresses.
(d) A tailor is making custom dresses for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of the van den Meers' household has been lost because of their debt?

2. When the Fishers first arrive in the marketplace, how are they treated?

3. Who does the Master tell Iris he views as responsible for bringing van den Meer to ruin?

4. What is the name of the painting the Master creates for van den Meer?

5. After Rebekka's death, what does Margarethe worry has happened to the household?

(see the answer key)

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