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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Pieter say that he thought would make Griet happy?
(a) He says he wants to spend more time with her.
(b) He says he wants her to come to the store more often.
(c) He says he wants to move in with her family.
(d) He says he wants to marry her.

2. Griet suspected that Catharina believed which of the following about her marriage?
(a) It is strong.
(b) It is holding on by a thin thread.
(c) It is alive only through Vermeer's passion.
(d) It is alive only because of her mother's strength.

3. Who beat Cornelia?
(a) Griet.
(b) Vermeer.
(c) Maria.
(d) Catharina.

4. What problem did Vermeer have with Griet?
(a) He can't find a good hairstyle for her.
(b) He can't find the right lighting for her face.
(c) He can't find the right pose for her.
(d) He can't find the right color for her clothing.

5. Who created a compromise for Catharina to trust that her jewelry box is safe?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Griet.
(c) Vermeer.
(d) Maria.

6. What did Vermeer do to show he did not care to defend Griet against Catharina?
(a) He kissed Catharina in front of Griet.
(b) He made the decision to make Griet leave.
(c) He threw out the portrait of Griet.
(d) He did not tell Catharina about the pearls.

7. What did Griet determine was missing from her portrait?
(a) A point of brightness.
(b) A point of color.
(c) A point of darkness.
(d) A point of contrast.

8. What did Griet believe Vermeer would ask her to wear for the portrait?
(a) Scarves.
(b) Pearl earrings.
(c) Catharina's dress.
(d) A wig.

9. Griet realized Catharina's hidden items were___________.
(a) In Cornelia's closet.
(b) In Griet's chest.
(c) Under Griet's bed.
(d) Under a pile of laundry.

10. How did Pieter act toward Griet after they have sex?
(a) He pretended it never happened and continued courting her.
(b) He ignored her.
(c) He became angry at her.
(d) He wanted to marry her.

11. What was the color of one of the pieces of fabric Vermeer gave Griet to cover her hair in?
(a) Gold.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

12. Who placed the pearl earring into Griet's ear?
(a) Griet.
(b) Vermeer.
(c) Maria.
(d) Catharina.

13. How did Griet's family respond to Pieter's surprising them?
(a) They do not notice him.
(b) They are welcoming.
(c) They are embarrassed.
(d) They are angry.

14. Who told Catharina that Griet had been assisting Vermeer with his paintings?
(a) Griet.
(b) Maria.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Pieter.

15. What does Griet vow to do with the final coins from selling the earrings?
(a) To spend them right away.
(b) To save them for her children.
(c) To give them to Catharina.
(d) To never spend them.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the novel, how long has it been since Griet ran away?

2. Which member of the Vermeer household has requested for Tanneke to bring Griet?

3. How did Vermeer feel about Griet posing for a picture for van Ruijven?

4. Who secretly handed Griet the pearl earrings?

5. When Vermeer asked Griet to bring Catharina a glass of wine, what was she wearing?

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