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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 toy is Ruth given after the commotion in the marketplace when the Fishers first arrive?
(a) A flute.
(b) A bouncing ball.
(c) A yo-yo.
(d) A toy windmill.

2. How are Ruth and Iris related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) Ruth is Iris's older sister.
(c) Iris is Ruth's older sister.
(d) Ruth is Iris's mom.

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

4. When Iris is sure Margarethe is going to punish her for trying to sneak Clara out, what does Iris receive instead?
(a) No attention whatsoever, as if nothing happened.
(b) An extra loaf of bread with dinner.
(c) Orders to fetch the midwife immediately.
(d) A piece of candy for being so brave.

5. How is Ruth initially described in the novel?
(a) As beautiful and loving.
(b) As shy and unable/unwilling to speak.
(c) As conscientious and unattractive.
(d) As mentally impaired and hard to control.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Master respond to the success of his painting of Clara?

2. Who is The Queen of the Hairy-Chinned Gypsies?

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

4. What item does Ruth try to steal in the marketplace?

5. When Clara is young and throwing fits, which character is the only person who is able to pull her out of her fitful state?

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