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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. How is Margarethe initially described in the novel?
(a) As silent and strong.
(b) As stubborn and rude.
(c) As optimistic and kind.
(d) As strict and careworn.

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

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

4. What kind of mother is Henrika?
(a) Absent.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Very loving.
(d) Controlling.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Clara become so upset when van den Meer tells Margarethe that the hutsepot she makes for Lent is the best he's ever had?

2. Who is Luykas?

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

4. What health problems does Henrika begin to develop in Chapter 2?

5. What role does Margarethe take in Schoonmaker's household?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of tone does the Prologue have?

2. What is a changeling?

3. How does Clara get the nickname of "Cinderella"?

4. What kind of relationship does Margarethe imply that Caspar and the Master have in secret?

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

6. What kind of figure does Ruth become as she begins to get a little older?

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

8. What is Iris's role to be at the van den Meers?

9. While painting his famous painting of Clara, the Master says that he is "going to ruin" someone. Who does he mean?

10. Where does Henrika's wealth come from?

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