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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. Who opens her door at the commotion in the marketplace and talks to Ruth?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A priest.
(c) An unknown but beautiful young girl.
(d) A very mean old man.

2. 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) Listening to her father play the piano.
(d) Being alone in her room.

3. After Rebekka's death, what does Margarethe worry has happened to the household?
(a) That all of their money has been stolen.
(b) That Mr. van den Meer will divorce her and leave everyone homeless.
(c) That the plague has been introduced.
(d) That, because Iris can now read and write, she will outsmart her own mother.

4. Who is Caspar?
(a) The Fishers' boss when Schoonmaker is gone.
(b) Schoonmaker's apprentice.
(c) A boy who works at a church.
(d) The man who delivers groceries every day.

5. What happens to Rebekka?
(a) She steals money from the van den Meers.
(b) She drops dead from the plague while in the van den Meer kitchen.
(c) She is fired for teaching Iris how to read and write.
(d) She ends up having an affair with Mr. van den Meer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What toy is Ruth given after the commotion in the marketplace when the Fishers first arrive?

2. What piece of information does Clara have about the windmill that makes Iris believe her story?

3. Who is Rebekka?

4. What other major event happens the evening Rebekka dies?

5. Who is Schoonmaker?

(see the answer key)

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