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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1665, Pages 150 - 180.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which item was symbolic of Griet's fear of sexuality?
(a) Her skirts.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Vermeer's paintings.
(d) Her hands.

2. Why was Griet unable to sleep on her first night in the new home?
(a) A crucifix painting disturbed her.
(b) She was nervous about her next day of work.
(c) Cornelia was noisy.
(d) She had too much work to do.

3. When was Griet allowed to completely clean the studio?
(a) When Vermeer's paintings were sold.
(b) When she was ordered by Catharina to do it out of spite.
(c) When Vermeer's painting was finished.
(d) When Vermeer was on a trip.

4. What color did Cornelia smear on Griet's apron?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

5. What did Vermeer say about the role of religion in his paintings?
(a) They are not religious.
(b) They are Protestant.
(c) They are Christian.
(d) They are Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cornelia take from Griet's chest?

2. Where did Frans go to start an apprenticeship?

3. The plague had been found near the __________________.

4. How did Griet's mother want Griet to respond to the butcher's son?

5. Where did Griet feel most at peace?

(see the answer key)

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