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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. Over what action does Nella feel shame after she finds out that the miniaturist is a woman?
(a) For sending the miniaturist a bottle of cologne.
(b) For addressing the miniaturist as a Sir in her correspondence.
(c) For thinking of the miniaturist as an old man with a beard.
(d) For assuming that women cannot be craftspeople.

2. In what year does the first chapter of Part One take place?
(a) 1772.
(b) 1594.
(c) 1686.
(d) 1603.

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

4. How does Nella locate the miniaturist who becomes a major and enigmatic part of the narrative?
(a) Johannes tells her about the miniaturist.
(b) She sees the miniaturist's shop window and sign.
(c) She sees the miniaturist's advertisement in a catalog.
(d) Cornelia tells her about the miniaturist.

5. Where does Marin say Johannes's homosexuality resides?
(a) In his soul.
(b) In the throes of his lust.
(c) In his heart.
(d) In his imagination.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many days does Nella pretend to sleep when Marin comes to sit on the end of the bed?

2. Nella muses that unlike Marin, her husband Johannes always gives her what type of answer?

3. What were Johannes and Frans both doing when they first met?

4. From what language does Johannes say the dogs' names are culled?

5. How many dogs reside within the Brandt household?

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