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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Henrika's death, what is her portrait replaced with in the van den Meers' household?
(a) Henrika's portrait is never replaced.
(b) A portrait of tulips.
(c) A portrait of Margarethe.
(d) The portrait of Clara.

2. After the successful unveiling of the painting of Clara, what does Margarethe ask Mr. van den Meer for?
(a) Better living arrangements.
(b) For the chance for Iris to go to school.
(c) A stipend.
(d) To be released from her job.

3. Henrika and Margarethe usually get along:
(a) They never see each other.
(b) Perfectly -- they quickly become best friends.
(c) Sometimes really well and sometimes not very well at all.
(d) Not very well at all.

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

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

6. What item does Ruth try to steal in the marketplace?
(a) A fish.
(b) A loaf of bread.
(c) Some meat.
(d) A pear.

7. What do Caspar and Iris both believe lives in the highest part of the van den Meers' house?
(a) A sick relative.
(b) Strange animals.
(c) A hooded man.
(d) An imp.

8. After the Master's painting is met with great success, what does he ask Margarethe?
(a) To adopt Ruth.
(b) To adopt Iris.
(c) If she will move back in with him.
(d) If she will teach him how to paint like they do in England.

9. Does Iris ever find an imp in the van den Meers' household?
(a) No.
(b) She sees it running down the street one night but is unable to catch it.
(c) She finds evidence of it but not the actual imp itself.
(d) Yes.

10. 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) Through a fancy dinner party.
(d) By donating it to a city church.

11. What role does Margarethe take in Schoonmaker's household?
(a) She cooks and cleans.
(b) She sews clothes for his shop.
(c) She tends his garden.
(d) She sings all day to help him focus.

12. How are Ruth and Iris related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) Ruth is Iris's older sister.
(c) Iris is Ruth's older sister.
(d) Ruth is Iris's mom.

13. What ultimately leads Clara to leave the house on a regular basis with Iris and Ruth?
(a) All of these answers are correct.
(b) Being left out of Ruth and Iris's fun adventures.
(c) Having to spend all day with Margarethe.
(d) Having to spend all day cleaning.

14. What does Schoonmaker prefer the Fishers call him?
(a) Padrino.
(b) Sir.
(c) Master.
(d) Father.

15. What is the financial situation of the van den Meers when the Fishers move in with them?
(a) The van den Meers are neither rich nor poor.
(b) The van den Meers are on the brink of poverty.
(c) The van den Meers are poor now, but expect to get more money.
(d) The van den Meers are very wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Ruth take in Schoonmaker's household?

2. Who is Rebekka?

3. What has allegedly happened to Jack Fisher?

4. What does Caspar tell Iris and Clara while they are out ice skating?

5. When Iris is sure Margarethe is going to punish her for trying to sneak Clara out, what does Iris receive instead?

(see the answer keys)

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