View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who first tries to lay claim to the mystery slipper?
(a) Clara.
(b) Iris.
(c) Margarethe.
(d) Ruth.

2. Who is the first person Iris and Ruth find at the ball?
(a) Margarethe.
(b) Schoonmaker.
(c) Clara.
(d) Caspar.

3. Who is the ball's guest of honor?
(a) The mayor of Haarlem.
(b) Van den Meer.
(c) The Master.
(d) Philippe de Marsillac.

4. According to the Master, what is the reason behind Margarethe's lie about his relationship with Caspar?
(a) She always was in love with Caspar.
(b) She was blackmailing him for money for food.
(c) Margarethe wanted Iris to marry someone better.
(d) She always was in love with the Master.

5. What prompts Iris to try to get Clara out of the house in Chapter 2?
(a) Henrika finally gives her permission.
(b) Clara decides to ignore her mother's wishes and just walk out the front door.
(c) Margarethe demands that Iris take Clara to the marketplace.
(d) Henrika is bedridden and won't be able to see them leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Master call Mr. van den Meer that crosses a line of acceptability?

2. What kind of head piece will Clara wear to the ball to disguise herself?

3. Who is Schoonmaker?

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

5. How does Margarethe suggest Iris take care of the whole family?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 321 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample