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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 The Imp-Riddled House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Schoonmaker prefer the Fishers call him?
(a) Padrino.
(b) Sir.
(c) Father.
(d) Master.

2. What is the financial situation of the van den Meers when the Fishers move in with them?
(a) The van den Meers are poor now, but expect to get more money.
(b) The van den Meers are neither rich nor poor.
(c) The van den Meers are on the brink of poverty.
(d) The van den Meers are very wealthy.

3. Henrika and Margarethe usually get along:
(a) Sometimes really well and sometimes not very well at all.
(b) They never see each other.
(c) Not very well at all.
(d) Perfectly -- they quickly become best friends.

4. What has happened to Pieter ten Broek?
(a) He has moved to America.
(b) He is in an insane asylum.
(c) He has died.
(d) He has lost his job with the church and is very poor now.

5. Who opens her door at the commotion in the marketplace and talks to Ruth?
(a) An unknown but beautiful young girl.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A very mean old man.
(d) A priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the book begins, who is the narrator?

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

3. What secret does Margarethe know about Henrika?

4. What famous fairy tale does Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister depend on the reader being familiar with?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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