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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 38-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the storyteller switches to talking about the tree why does he explain that completing the book has become complicated?
(a) Because paper has become difficult to find.
(b) Because the Sultan has declared it illegal to make books.
(c) Because the librarian was murdered.
(d) Because the patron of the book is banished.

2. How does Shekure answer Esther's probing questions about what Black wrote?
(a) That it is none of Esther's business.
(b) That she is married and waiting for her husband.
(c) That he writes of his love for her.
(d) That she knows Esther already read the letter.

3. What does Enishte realize about one of the masters?
(a) He knows that one of them is killing him slowly.
(b) He knows one of them is seeing Shekure.
(c) He knows that one of them is watching him carefully.
(d) He knows one of them is the murderer.

4. What does Shekure say will prevent her from marrying Black?
(a) If there is no wedding procession.
(b) If he does not help her cover up Enishte's death.
(c) If he is not well groomed.
(d) If her children do not accept Black.

5. Why doesn't Shekure respond to Hasan's threats?
(a) She doesn't have time before she has to leave.
(b) She doesn't know what to say.
(c) She doesn't want t encourage him.
(d) She doesn't fear him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Shekure find her father's body?

2. Where is Master Osman summoned?

3. Why did Black and his brother bribe the judge?

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

5. Where do Black and Shekure marry?

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