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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 his wife dies, what investment does van den Meer worry has been lost?
(a) His collection of jewelry.
(b) His collection of fine paintings.
(c) A boat full of tulips that investors have given him money for.
(d) His collection of rare books.

2. What does Caspar accuse Ruth of doing at the ball?
(a) Starting a fire.
(b) Having way too much to drink.
(c) Sabotaging Iris's chance with the prince.
(d) Sabotaging Clara's chance with the prince.

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

4. What item does Ruth try to steal in the marketplace?
(a) A fish.
(b) A pear.
(c) A loaf of bread.
(d) Some meat.

5. According to the Master, what is the reason behind Margarethe's lie about his relationship with Caspar?
(a) She always was in love with the Master.
(b) She was blackmailing him for money for food.
(c) She always was in love with Caspar.
(d) Margarethe wanted Iris to marry someone better.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city do the Fishers flee to?

2. What items does Margarethe give Iris to give the Van den Meers when she is sent over to their household for the first time?

3. When she first arrives, what services does Margarethe offer the townspeople in exchange for food and housing?

4. Why are the Master and Caspar invited over for dinner with the newly formed van den Meer family?

5. What item does Iris actually steal in the marketplace?

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