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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 he does not understand her language.
(b) He says he owes the miniaturist money.
(c) He says that the miniaturist never emerges from the shop.
(d) He says the miniaturist has the Devil in her.

2. When Nella turns away from watching Johannes's barge leave, whom does she see standing by the bend of the canal?
(a) Marin.
(b) Frans.
(c) Jack.
(d) Otto.

3. What holiday is the sixth of December in Seventeenth-Century Holland?
(a) National Remembrance Day.
(b) King's Birthday.
(c) St. Nicholas's Day.
(d) St. Crispin's Day.

4. What were Johannes and Frans both doing when they first met?
(a) Working as butchers.
(b) Serving in the Navy.
(c) Working as sugar purveyors.
(d) Working on VOC ships.

5. For how many days does Nella pretend to sleep when Marin comes to sit on the end of the bed?
(a) 7.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a characteristic of the Brandt house that Nella lists as she returns from following Otto?

2. How many younger siblings does Nella have, and what gender(s) are her siblings?

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

4. What food item does Nella specifically request from Marin upon her arrival at the Brandt house?

5. What does Johannes tell Nella that no one can really do with his wealth?

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