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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: "Eight Dolls" - "Part Three: "Souls and Purses".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nella muses that unlike Marin, her husband Johannes always gives her what type of answer?
(a) Satisfactory.
(b) Thoughtful.
(c) Interesting.
(d) Realistic.

2. Whom does Nella discover taking a late-night bath in the Brandt house as Nella leaves to visit the miniaturist?
(a) Otto.
(b) Johannes.
(c) Marin.
(d) Jack.

3. For what transgression does Jack reveal he has visited the Brandt house this day with violent intentions?
(a) Marin has told Jack that he can no longer work for the Brandts.
(b) Johannes has told Jack that they can no longer engage in a sexual relationship.
(c) Johannes has told Jack that he can no longer work for the Brandts.
(d) Cornelia has told Jack that he can no longer enter the house when Johannes is not present.

4. How much younger does Nella decide she is than Marin?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 15 years.

5. The doll resembling Nella has what kind of look on its face?
(a) Brooding.
(b) Elated.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nella turns away from watching Johannes's barge leave, whom does she see standing by the bend of the canal?

2. How old is Johannes at the time of his and Nella's wedding?

3. Over what action does Nella feel shame after she finds out that the miniaturist is a woman?

4. What falls from between the pages of a book when Nella is snooping around in the library?

5. In what action does Nella decide the miniaturist is engaging when sending her items she has not ordered?

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