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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. When Clara is young and throwing fits, which character is the only person who is able to pull her out of her fitful state?
(a) Iris.
(b) Henrika.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Margarethe.

2. What color dress does Clara wear to the ball?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Gold.

3. After the successful unveiling of the painting of Clara, what does Margarethe ask Mr. van den Meer for?
(a) To be released from her job.
(b) For the chance for Iris to go to school.
(c) Better living arrangements.
(d) A stipend.

4. What does Clara say she'd rather do than marry van Stolk?
(a) Remain a housemaid.
(b) Kill herself.
(c) Become a nun.
(d) Run away to another town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Iris eventually go to apprentice with, after much protest?

2. After the Master's painting is met with great success, what does he ask Margarethe?

3. What does Iris think of Caspar's paintings of Ruth?

4. What non-family member do Ruth, Iris, and Clara enlist in helping them get Clara to the ball?

5. What is kermis?

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