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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 Henrika's death, what is her portrait replaced with in the van den Meers' household?
(a) Henrika's portrait is never replaced.
(b) A portrait of tulips.
(c) The portrait of Clara.
(d) A portrait of Margarethe.

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

3. Why does Margarethe tell Iris that she is better off being ugly?
(a) Because beauty does not help anyone in the world.
(b) Because she won't have to worry about people only liking her for her looks.
(c) Because she won't ever have to worry about getting married.
(d) Because her husband won't have to worry about her getting ugly since she already is.

4. Who does the Master tell Iris he views as responsible for bringing van den Meer to ruin?
(a) Henrika.
(b) Margarethe.
(c) Clara.
(d) Iris.

5. What do Caspar and Iris both believe lives in the highest part of the van den Meers' house?
(a) Strange animals.
(b) An imp.
(c) A sick relative.
(d) A hooded man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Margarethe suggest Iris take care of the whole family?

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

3. How does van den Meer plan on revealing the painting he commissioned?

4. What ultimately leads Clara to leave the house on a regular basis with Iris and Ruth?

5. When she first arrives, what services does Margarethe offer the townspeople in exchange for food and housing?

(see the answer key)

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