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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: "Escape" - Part Four: "The Actor".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nella announce aloud just before she goes out in the night to speak to the miniaturist?
(a) She says she is not frightened.
(b) She says that she wishes for God to protect her.
(c) She summons her guardian angel.
(d) She says she means no harm.

2. What physical injury does Marin inflict on Nella when she finds Nella snooping within the library?
(a) She fractures Nella's arm.
(b) She bruises Nella's arm.
(c) She yanks out some of Nella's hair.
(d) She fractures Nella's finger.

3. Who delivers the package containing Nella's first miniatures?
(a) Johannes.
(b) Jack.
(c) The miniaturist.
(d) Otto.

4. 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)?
(a) Fish in their own lake.
(b) A hedge maze.
(c) Wheat in the food cellar.
(d) A warm, dry house.

5. What month does Marin insist is the one in which Johannes absolutely must sail to Venice?
(a) November.
(b) January.
(c) December.
(d) October.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Johannes's arrest, Nella realizes that while the house's occupancy dwindles, what object feels more alive?

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

3. What is the purpose of the Meermans' visit to the Brandt household on the night Nella performs music?

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

5. What color are Johannes's eyes?

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