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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What argument does Margarethe use to convince van den Meer that he should marry her?
(a) That it would be best for Clara and her reputation.
(b) That she loves him very much.
(c) That she has a family inheritance of her own.
(d) That she will otherwise not stay to just cook and clean for free.

2. Who is going to throw a ball?
(a) Margarethe.
(b) The mayor's wife.
(c) The mayor of Haarlem.
(d) Marie de Medici.

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) The Master has been asked to paint a family portrait.
(c) Margarethe wants to be rude and show the Master that she is happier with Mr. Van den Meer.
(d) Caspar is going to propose to Iris.

4. What kind of visitors come to the van den Meers' house after Henrika's funeral?
(a) Beggars who know Mr. Van den Meer has inherited a lot of money.
(b) Random people who want to see Clara's portrait.
(c) Tulip investors.
(d) Potential suitors for Clara.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Iris ever find an imp in the van den Meers' household?

2. How is Ruth initially described in the novel?

3. What other major event happens the evening Rebekka dies?

4. What is kermis?

5. After Henrika's death, what is her portrait replaced with in the van den Meers' household?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads to a shift of power in the marriage of van den Meer and his wife?

2. What new traits does Iris develop after Henrika's death?

3. What does the title of Chapter 3, "The Girl of Ashes," refer to?

4. When Cornelius discovers that Schoonmaker has not been invited to the wedding, what does he ask Iris to do?

5. What revelation does Iris have about her new step-father during his marriage ceremony?

6. What does the title of Chapter 2, "The Imp-Riddled House," mean?

7. What revelation does Iris have about her mother during her mother's marriage ceremony?

8. How does Heer van den Meer first present Iris to Clara?

9. What painting does Heer van den Meer commission Schoonmaker to paint?

10. Why does Iris ask Margarethe specifically to teach her how to cook and prepare a meal?

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