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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: "Study" - Part Two: "Tales" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who drags Nella out of the room after Nella discovers Johannes engaged in oral sex with someone else?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Otto.
(c) Johannes.
(d) Marin.

2. What does the narrator list as the one object that "the reformers didn't pull down" (1)?
(a) The church roof.
(b) The art museum.
(c) The public market.
(d) The library.

3. What instrument had Nella played for Johannes during their very brief courtship?
(a) Piano.
(b) Harpsichord.
(c) Lute.
(d) Harp.

4. What excuse does Marin provide when Johannes does not show up on time to meet with the Meermans?
(a) She says that he has been delayed by business.
(b) She says that he has been delayed by weather.
(c) She says that he often forgets to wind his watch.
(d) She says that had gotten the times mixed up.

5. What is Marin's reply when Nella asks what would happen if Agnes and Frans found out about Johannes's homosexuality?
(a) She says she suspects they would give Johannes the chance to flee.
(b) She says she suspects they would not have mercy.
(c) She says that Agnes and Frans know about Johannes already.
(d) She says she thinks they would keep the secret to themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mode of transportation do Nella and Johannes use to get to the Silversmiths Guild feast?

2. What event is taking place during the novel's prologue?

3. When Nella realizes that she has not sent her unwanted items along with the note to the miniaturist, what does she do with them?

4. What is Marin's reply when Nella asks about Bergen, Norway?

5. What object does Marin say that her family has that Nella's family does not, even though Nella's family has an "ancient pedigree" (12)?

(see the answer key)

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