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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Clara?
(a) Caspar's sister.
(b) Van den Meer's beautiful young daughter.
(c) The ghost who lives in Schoonmaker's house.
(d) A street girl without a family.

2. When Henrika is sick, what does Caspar give Ruth and Iris every morning when they come to visit him and the Master?
(a) Warm tea.
(b) Scones.
(c) Fresh fruit and juice.
(d) Hot chocolate.

3. Why are the Master and Caspar invited over for dinner with the newly formed van den Meer family?
(a) Margarethe wants to show off her new family.
(b) Margarethe wants to be rude and show the Master that she is happier with Mr. Van den Meer.
(c) Caspar is going to propose to Iris.
(d) The Master has been asked to paint a family portrait.

4. What happens to Margarethe after the ball?
(a) She is still alive but blind.
(b) She runs away, so no one is really sure.
(c) She kills herself.
(d) She goes insane.

5. Who opens her door at the commotion in the marketplace and talks to Ruth?
(a) A police officer.
(b) An unknown but beautiful young girl.
(c) A very mean old man.
(d) A priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What toy is Ruth given after the commotion in the marketplace when the Fishers first arrive?

2. What prompts Iris to try to get Clara out of the house in Chapter 2?

3. What does Clara yell at Nicolaes van Stolk as she departs her house en route to the ball?

4. How much of the van den Meers' household has been lost because of their debt?

5. Who is Rebekka?

(see the answer key)

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