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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 51-52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shekure ask Black to do in regard to her boys?
(a) To take a firm hand with them.
(b) To help them learn the skill of illustrating.
(c) To be patient and forgiving to them.
(d) To help them through their mourning.

2. Why does Black feel as if he must finish the book?
(a) To win Shekure.
(b) To prove his innocence.
(c) To honor his mentor.
(d) To complete a process.

3. How do Hayriye and Shekure announce Enishte's death to the neighborhood?
(a) They wail and shriek.
(b) They hang a black flag from the roof.
(c) They take an ad out in th epaper.
(d) They annouce it before they go to prayers.

4. What is in Hasan's letter to Shekure?
(a) His understanding of their relationship.
(b) His need for her to marry him.
(c) A threat.
(d) A commitment.

5. What does Esther tell Shekure when she gives him the two letters?
(a) Black is very much in love with her.
(b) She doesn't want to be the messenger anymore.
(c) She thinks Shekure should run away soon.
(d) Hasan is dangerous and should be avoided.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the miniaturists also is in love with Shekure?

2. How does Shekure answer Esther's probing questions about what Black wrote?

3. Who does Black prepare to arrange the murder to?

4. How many suitors does Shekure have?

5. How does the Head Treasurer feel about Black's story?

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