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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 Iris is sure Margarethe is going to punish her for trying to sneak Clara out, what does Iris receive instead?
(a) Orders to fetch the midwife immediately.
(b) No attention whatsoever, as if nothing happened.
(c) A piece of candy for being so brave.
(d) An extra loaf of bread with dinner.

2. What secret does Margarethe know about Henrika?
(a) That Henrika is hiding money.
(b) That Clara isn't actually Mr. Van den Meer's son.
(c) That Henrika is pregnant.
(d) That Henrika is having an affair.

3. Why are the Master and Caspar invited over for dinner with the newly formed van den Meer family?
(a) Margarethe wants to be rude and show the Master that she is happier with Mr. Van den Meer.
(b) Margarethe wants to show off her new family.
(c) Caspar is going to propose to Iris.
(d) The Master has been asked to paint a family portrait.

4. What does Schoonmaker prefer the Fishers call him?
(a) Padrino.
(b) Master.
(c) Father.
(d) Sir.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Master call Mr. van den Meer that crosses a line of acceptability?

2. Who is Schoonmaker?

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

4. How is Iris initially described in the novel?

5. Who is going to throw a ball?

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