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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 The Gallery of God's Mistakes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the Master and Caspar invited over for dinner with the newly formed van den Meer family?
(a) Caspar is going to propose to Iris.
(b) Margarethe wants to be rude and show the Master that she is happier with Mr. Van den Meer.
(c) The Master has been asked to paint a family portrait.
(d) Margarethe wants to show off her new family.

2. What does the Master call Mr. van den Meer that crosses a line of acceptability?
(a) A money-hungry lump.
(b) A fraud.
(c) A hen-pecked husband.
(d) An adulterer.

3. Who eventually prevails in teaching Clara how to hem her own skirt?
(a) Margarethe.
(b) The Queen of the Hairy-Chinned Gypsies.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Iris.

4. How does Iris propose getting Clara out of the house?
(a) By just having her walk out the front door.
(b) By sneaking her out in a wheelbarrow.
(c) By hiding her underneath Ruth's biggest dress.
(d) By sneaking out at night when no one is awake.

5. What non-family member do Ruth, Iris, and Clara enlist in helping them get Clara to the ball?
(a) The Master.
(b) Van Stolk.
(c) Caspar.
(d) Clara's father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of visitors come to the van den Meers' house after Henrika's funeral?

3. As they prepare for the ball, what does Margarethe demand Iris fill the house with?

4. Which item is van Stolk most interested in in the van den Meers' household?

5. Why do Clara and Iris decide to stop into the windmill while out ice skating?

(see the answer key)

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