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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1664, Pages 51 - 73.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The plague had been found near the __________________.
(a) Riverdale Canal.
(b) Crutchet Canal.
(c) Geoff Canal.
(d) Rietveld Canal.

2. What did Griet do with her wages after her first week?
(a) She buys a visit to the doctor for her father.
(b) She gives them to her mother.
(c) She buys her family dinner.
(d) She spends them on new clothing.

3. Who watched Griet with a smirk as she almost touched the pearls sitting out in the studio?
(a) Catharina.
(b) Cornelia.
(c) Maria.
(d) Johannes.

4. What is the role of a maid in Griet's world?
(a) To become friends to the employers.
(b) To remain unseen.
(c) To remain quiet and work.
(d) To ensure that her employers exercise good judgment.

5. What did Griet learn about the Vermeer family as she began her second week at work?
(a) They are short on money.
(b) They are living off of Catherina's mother's money.
(c) They are not very smart.
(d) Catherina and Johannes do not love each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. Griet knew that ________ was going to be trouble for her.

2. What job did Griet's father do?

3. What was the name of the girl who followed Griet to the canal to fetch water?

4. From what perspective is the story told?

5. Where did Griet learn she would be sleeping in her new home?

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