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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Black and the dwarf share Osman's joy about the books they are examining?
(a) They are busy looking themselves.
(b) They are not sure what he is talking about.
(c) They think he is losing his mind.
(d) They don't appreciate art or history like he does.

2. What does Shekure have Hayriye take to Elegant's widow?
(a) A letter.
(b) An illustration.
(c) A basket of food.
(d) Halva.

3. How does Hasan hope to prove his innocence?
(a) By taking care of Shekure.
(b) By going to the judge.
(c) By finishing the book.
(d) By being tortured.

4. What did Enishte's murderer steal from the house?
(a) Nothing.
(b) All of the illustrations for the book.
(c) All of the money in the house.
(d) The final illustration.

5. How many suitors does Shekure have?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Esther do before she takes Black's letter to Shekure?

3. What regrets does Master Osman have about his own workshop after looking at Bihzad's work?

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

5. Why does Enishte say he will not finish the secret book?

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