1. What role does Iris take in Schoonmaker's household?
(a) She scrubs the floors every other day.
(b) She makes her famous biscuits every morning.
(c) She stands outside holding an advertisement for his business.
(d) She sits so he can paint her.

2. Who is Caspar?
(a) A boy who works at a church.
(b) The man who delivers groceries every day.
(c) Schoonmaker's apprentice.
(d) The Fishers' boss when Schoonmaker is gone.

3. How does the Master respond to the success of his painting of Clara?
(a) He starts being mean to everyone around him.
(b) He becomes depressed.
(c) He is very proud and excited.
(d) He becomes incredibly wealthy.

4. What happens during Iris and Clara's attempts to get Clara out of the house?
(a) Ruth tells on them.
(b) Iris panics and changes her mind.
(c) Clara panics and changes her mind.
(d) Henrika catches them before they can get very far.

5. What catches Iris's eye about Schoonmaker's lodgings?
(a) The beautiful windows in the church.
(b) The vivid colors she sees through the window.
(c) How poor his family seems to be.
(d) The lovely flowers on his front lawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Right before the evening when her painting is unveiled, what cruel thing does Clara say to Iris when Iris comes to try to coax her out of her bedroom?

2. What toy is Ruth given after the commotion in the marketplace when the Fishers first arrive?

3. What role does Margarethe take in Schoonmaker's household?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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