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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 The Ball.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Henrika's death, what is her portrait replaced with in the van den Meers' household?
(a) A portrait of Margarethe.
(b) The portrait of Clara.
(c) A portrait of tulips.
(d) Henrika's portrait is never replaced.

2. How does Margarethe suggest Iris take care of the whole family?
(a) By marrying Caspar.
(b) By marrying the prince.
(c) By getting a good job as a cook.
(d) By killing herself.

3. Who is the ball's guest of honor?
(a) The Master.
(b) Van den Meer.
(c) Philippe de Marsillac.
(d) The mayor of Haarlem.

4. What worries Iris about the Master's "I am going to ruin you yet" comment while he is working on his painting of Clara?
(a) She thinks he is going to commit suicide.
(b) She doesn't know to whom he is referring.
(c) She worries he is planning to kill Mr. Van den Meer.
(d) She thinks he is referring to Margarethe.

5. When the town's river freezes over, how do Clara and Iris share their one pair of skates?
(a) Each girl takes one skate apiece.
(b) Clara lets Iris use them both as a special treat.
(c) They take turns using the skates.
(d) They decide not to use them at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Pieter ten Broek?

2. What does Caspar promise Iris one morning while she is visiting him and the Master during her work for the van den Meers?

3. Right before the unveiling of the painting the Master created for van den Meer, what does Margarethe call Clara that sends Clara into a screaming rage?

4. How do Ruth and Iris get to the ball?

5. What is the name of the painting the Master creates for van den Meer?

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