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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. Why does Clara become so upset when van den Meer tells Margarethe that the hutsepot she makes for Lent is the best he's ever had?
(a) Because Clara made it herself and wants the credit.
(b) Because he knows that Clara hates hutsepot more than anything.
(c) Because Clara wants her birth mother's dishes to always be remembered as the best.
(d) Because it is horrible and Clara knows he is lying.

2. How does van den Meer plan on revealing the painting he commissioned?
(a) By unveiling it in the town square.
(b) Through a fancy dinner party.
(c) By donating it to a city museum.
(d) By donating it to a city church.

3. When they are young, what does Clara tell Iris is the only thing that makes her happy?
(a) Learning English from Iris.
(b) Spending time in her private garden.
(c) Being alone in her room.
(d) Listening to her father play the piano.

4. What piece of information does Clara have about the windmill that makes Iris believe her story?
(a) She knows a secret way inside.
(b) Her initials appear to have been carved into the side of the building long ago.
(c) She has a key for the front door on a necklace.
(d) She knows about a secret trapdoor.

5. 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) A piece of candy for being so brave.
(c) Orders to fetch the midwife immediately.
(d) An extra loaf of bread with dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What catches Iris's eye about Schoonmaker's lodgings?

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

3. Who is Luykas?

4. What item is Iris given to work with on the first day of her apprenticeship?

5. After the Fishers flee their homeland, who are they expecting will house and feed them?

(see the answer key)

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