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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 The Gallery of God's Mistakes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Fishers first arrive in the marketplace, how are they treated?
(a) All of these answers are correct.
(b) Rudely.
(c) Suspiciously.
(d) Coldly.

2. What does Margarethe think is increasing as her sight begins decreasing?
(a) Her psychic abilities.
(b) Her sense of smell.
(c) Her sense of taste.
(d) Her insight.

3. Why does Margarethe tell Iris that she is better off being ugly?
(a) Because beauty does not help anyone in the world.
(b) Because her husband won't have to worry about her getting ugly since she already is.
(c) Because she won't ever have to worry about getting married.
(d) Because she won't have to worry about people only liking her for her looks.

4. How is Margarethe initially described in the novel?
(a) As optimistic and kind.
(b) As silent and strong.
(c) As strict and careworn.
(d) As stubborn and rude.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Henrika is sick, what does Caspar give Ruth and Iris every morning when they come to visit him and the Master?

2. What city do the Fishers flee to?

3. What illness is spreading around Haarlem?

4. What does Clara believe happened at the windmill?

5. Why does Margarethe feel that Philippe de Marisllac will be interested in Iris?

(see the answer key)

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