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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prompts Iris to try to get Clara out of the house in Chapter 2?
(a) Clara decides to ignore her mother's wishes and just walk out the front door.
(b) Henrika finally gives her permission.
(c) Henrika is bedridden and won't be able to see them leave.
(d) Margarethe demands that Iris take Clara to the marketplace.

2. Who is Rebekka?
(a) A cook hired to help in the van den Meer household.
(b) A young girl Iris befriended in the neighborhood.
(c) Margarethe's long-lost sister.
(d) A girl who has a condition similar to Ruth's.

3. When Iris is sure Margarethe is going to punish her for trying to sneak Clara out, what does Iris receive instead?
(a) Orders to fetch the midwife immediately.
(b) No attention whatsoever, as if nothing happened.
(c) An extra loaf of bread with dinner.
(d) A piece of candy for being so brave.

4. What other major event happens the evening Rebekka dies?
(a) Van den Meer's boat of tulips arrives.
(b) Ruth says her first word.
(c) Margarethe realizes she is pregnant.
(d) Margarethe confesses to poisoning Henrika.

5. What famous fairy tale does Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister depend on the reader being familiar with?
(a) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
(b) Cinderella.
(c) None of these answers is correct.
(d) Peter Pan.

6. What health problems does Henrika begin to develop in Chapter 2?
(a) She begins to have a very difficult pregnancy.
(b) She begins to lose her eyesight.
(c) She has such bad pains in her legs that she can't walk anymore.
(d) She begins to go insane.

7. What is the financial situation of the van den Meers when the Fishers move in with them?
(a) The van den Meers are neither rich nor poor.
(b) The van den Meers are poor now, but expect to get more money.
(c) The van den Meers are on the brink of poverty.
(d) The van den Meers are very wealthy.

8. After the Master's painting is met with great success, what does he ask Margarethe?
(a) If she will teach him how to paint like they do in England.
(b) To adopt Iris.
(c) To adopt Ruth.
(d) If she will move back in with him.

9. What good news does van den Meer receive from an investment partner about his investment?
(a) That his paintings are still safe in the museum.
(b) That most of his rare books somehow survived a fire.
(c) That the jewels have been found.
(d) That the ship has only been delayed, not lost.

10. Before the large dinner party where his painting of Clara is revealed, what does the Master do to help comfort Ruth?
(a) He holds her hand.
(b) He presents her with a painting of her own.
(c) He speaks softly to her.
(d) He hums her favorite songs.

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

12. Why do Clara and Iris decide to stop into the windmill while out ice skating?
(a) Iris needs to use a bathroom.
(b) They are very thirsty and are looking for water.
(c) Clara needs to use a bathroom.
(d) They are just tired and want to take a break.

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

14. 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 referring to Margarethe.
(b) She thinks he is going to commit suicide.
(c) She worries he is planning to kill Mr. Van den Meer.
(d) She doesn't know to whom he is referring.

15. Who is The Queen of the Hairy-Chinned Gypsies?
(a) The name of the ghost that lives in the Van den Meer's attic.
(b) An old, hairy woman who wanders around town.
(c) The nickname the townspeople have given to Margarethe.
(d) The nickname the townspeople have given to Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Caspar?

2. After her mother's death, why is Clara forced to leave the house?

3. Who is Luykas?

4. Who is a member of the Fisher family?

5. What secret does Margarethe know about Henrika?

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