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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 53-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Black believe there is rioting at the Sultan's palace?
(a) Because so many people are disappearing.
(b) Because there is not enough food to feed the people.
(c) Because the Sultan has murdered people.
(d) Because the value of money has declined.

2. What does Esther do while Black and his men attack the house?
(a) Hides with Shevket.
(b) Tries to convince Shekure to leave.
(c) Takes Hasan's ruby-handled dagger.
(d) Encourages Shekure to fight Black and his men.

3. Where does Master Osman believe he and Black will be able to find the truth about the drawing?
(a) In the coffeehouse.
(b) In the Sultan's garden.
(c) In the Treasury.
(d) On one of the Venetian coins.

4. What is the only thing that Shekure says she thinks about in her letter?
(a) What her father has said about her and Black.
(b) What happened to Elegant.
(c) Her missing husband.
(d) The years Black has been away.

5. Where does Black go to start his investigation?
(a) Artisans' workshop.
(b) Shekure's house.
(c) Sultan's house.
(d) Elegant's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Enishte's murderer steal from the house?

2. Who does the Sultan plan to offer the secret book to?

3. Why is it difficult for Esther to read the letter to Black?

4. Who is Chelebi?

5. What secret does the murderer disclose about the secret book?

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