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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. For what reason does Hole-Face say he does not and will not speak to the miniaturist?
(a) He says that the miniaturist never emerges from the shop.
(b) He says he owes the miniaturist money.
(c) He says that he does not understand her language.
(d) He says the miniaturist has the Devil in her.

2. What is the main thrust of the note Nella sends to the miniaturist after receiving her first order?
(a) She praises the miniaturist's work and asks him whether he can make dolls.
(b) She demands a reply to her query about the miniature crib.
(c) She says that she will not be using her services again.
(d) She sends payment for the miniaturist's bill and writes that she will get in touch soon.

3. On what day does Johannes allow Otto and Cornelia "to dress up like lords and eat at his table" (183)?
(a) Christmas.
(b) All Hallow's Eve.
(c) Christmas Eve.
(d) Epiphany.

4. How many dogs reside within the Brandt household?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

5. What is NOT a characteristic of the Brandt house that Nella lists as she returns from following Otto?
(a) The front door is wide open.
(b) She cannot hear any human voices.
(c) She can hear a woman screaming.
(d) She can hear the sounds of dogs barking.

Short Answer Questions

1. The doll resembling Nella has what kind of look on its face?

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

3. With whom does Nella have an altercation when she is following Otto and goes into the church?

4. For what purpose does Nella remove her shoes in the doorway of her new home upon her arrival?

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

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