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

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

3. How is Ruth 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. Why is Clara upset about what Sinter Klaas left in her shoe?
(a) She didn't receive anything and thinks Margarethe is playing a cruel joke on her.
(b) She thought she should have gotten more money, since she had lost more teeth that Ruth.
(c) She knows Sinter Klaas is not real but Margarethe is treating her like a child.
(d) She thought she deserved more candy than Ruth and Iris.

5. What kind of mother is Henrika?
(a) Controlling.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Very loving.
(d) Absent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What item does Iris actually steal in the marketplace?

3. Why is Iris worried about how Henrika and Margarethe interact?

4. What role does Margarethe take in Schoonmaker's household?

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

(see the answer key)

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