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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 The Ball.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does van den Meer plan on revealing the painting he commissioned?
(a) By unveiling it in the town square.
(b) By donating it to a city museum.
(c) By donating it to a city church.
(d) Through a fancy dinner party.

2. Who is the American equivalent of Sinter Klaas, the person for whom the girls leave their shoes out one night?
(a) Sister Klass, the patron saint of candy.
(b) Santa Claus.
(c) The tooth fairy.
(d) There is no equivalent for this figure.

3. What is kermis?
(a) The last day before Lent begins.
(b) The nickname Margarethe calls Clara behind her back.
(c) A religious practice that only girls are allowed to do.
(d) A type of Dutch dress.

4. What kind of mother is Henrika?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Absent.
(c) Controlling.
(d) Very loving.

5. Right before the unveiling of the painting the Master created for van den Meer, what does Margarethe call Clara that sends Clara into a screaming rage?
(a) Adopted.
(b) A changeling.
(c) A spoiled brat.
(d) A doll.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the successful unveiling of the painting of Clara, what does Margarethe ask Mr. van den Meer for?

2. Why are the Master and Caspar invited over for dinner with the newly formed van den Meer family?

3. Why is Iris worried about how Henrika and Margarethe interact?

4. What ultimately leads Clara to leave the house on a regular basis with Iris and Ruth?

5. When Henrika is sick, what does Caspar give Ruth and Iris every morning when they come to visit him and the Master?

(see the answer key)

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