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

2. Who does Iris eventually go to apprentice with, after much protest?
(a) The town seamstress.
(b) The nuns in the church next door.
(c) The town baker.
(d) Caspar and the Master.

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

4. Why does Margarethe feel that Philippe de Marisllac will be interested in Iris?
(a) Because she is dumb and ugly, so she won't be a threat to him.
(b) Because they share a love of painting.
(c) Because she has recently become very wealthy.
(d) Because she will be made beautiful for one night.

5. How do Margarethe, Ruth, and Iris plan on getting dresses for the ball?
(a) They are sewing their own.
(b) A tailor is making custom dresses for them.
(c) They are making Clara sew all of their dresses and accessories.
(d) They are using Henrika's old dresses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the ball's guest of honor?

3. After his wife dies, what investment does van den Meer worry has been lost?

4. What has allegedly happened to Jack Fisher?

5. As the ball approaches, what does the reader learn about Margarethe's neighbors' opinion of her?

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