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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 The Girl of Ashes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his wife dies, what investment does van den Meer worry has been lost?
(a) His collection of rare books.
(b) A boat full of tulips that investors have given him money for.
(c) His collection of jewelry.
(d) His collection of fine paintings.

2. What famous fairy tale does Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister depend on the reader being familiar with?
(a) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
(b) None of these answers is correct.
(c) Cinderella.
(d) Peter Pan.

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

4. Who is the American equivalent of Sinter Klaas, the person for whom the girls leave their shoes out one night?
(a) Sister Klass, the patron saint of candy.
(b) The tooth fairy.
(c) There is no equivalent for this figure.
(d) Santa Claus.

5. Before the large dinner party where his painting of Clara is revealed, what does the Master do to help comfort Ruth?
(a) He hums her favorite songs.
(b) He holds her hand.
(c) He speaks softly to her.
(d) He presents her with a painting of her own.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the town say is the cause of Henrika's health issues?

2. Does Iris ever find an imp in the van den Meers' household?

3. What does Caspar tell Iris and Clara while they are out ice skating?

4. What does Henrika die from?

5. Who opens her door at the commotion in the marketplace and talks to Ruth?

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