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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 The Girl of Ashes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of visitors come to the van den Meers' house after Henrika's funeral?
(a) Potential suitors for Clara.
(b) Tulip investors.
(c) Beggars who know Mr. Van den Meer has inherited a lot of money.
(d) Random people who want to see Clara's portrait.

2. Why do Clara and Iris decide to stop into the windmill while out ice skating?
(a) Iris needs to use a bathroom.
(b) They are very thirsty and are looking for water.
(c) Clara needs to use a bathroom.
(d) They are just tired and want to take a break.

3. When the town's river freezes over, how do Clara and Iris share their one pair of skates?
(a) Each girl takes one skate apiece.
(b) Clara lets Iris use them both as a special treat.
(c) They take turns using the skates.
(d) They decide not to use them at all.

4. What are Iris and Margarethe a little afraid Schoonmaker will ask Iris to do when they first start working together?
(a) To spend all day in a very hot kitchen.
(b) To pose naked while he paints her.
(c) To do very hard, physical labor even though she is very young.
(d) To beg for money in the streets.

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

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 happens to Rebekka?

3. How does Iris propose getting Clara out of the house?

4. What other major event happens the evening Rebekka dies?

5. What is the financial situation of the van den Meers when the Fishers move in with them?

(see the answer key)

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