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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. When the book begins, from what country have the Fishers fled?
(a) Holland.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) England.

2. What happens to the van den Meers' wealth at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) It increases drastically right after Margarethe marries into the family.
(b) It ends up being stolen by the very guards hired to protect it.
(c) It doesn't do much, since Margarethe is too cheap to buy anything nice.
(d) It is lost when the tulip market crashes.

3. Does Iris ever find an imp in the van den Meers' household?
(a) She finds evidence of it but not the actual imp itself.
(b) No.
(c) She sees it running down the street one night but is unable to catch it.
(d) Yes.

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

5. Why do Clara and Iris decide to stop into the windmill while out ice skating?
(a) Clara needs to use a bathroom.
(b) They are just tired and want to take a break.
(c) Iris needs to use a bathroom.
(d) They are very thirsty and are looking for water.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What has happened to Pieter ten Broek?

4. What do Caspar and Iris both believe lives in the highest part of the van den Meers' house?

5. What is the name of the painting the Master creates for van den Meer?

(see the answer key)

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