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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does the Sultan want the Book of Festivities completed?
(a) In time to unveil it at the market.
(b) Before the festival of Shekure.
(c) In time for the anniversary of the Hegira.
(d) Before the end of the year.

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

4. Who does Enishte want to write the stories that will go along with the illustrations?
(a) Black.
(b) Elegant.
(c) Shekure.
(d) Sultan.

5. What finalizes the love letter effect according to Esther?
(a) The enclosed illustration.
(b) The symbol of a kiss.
(c) The use of formal stationary.
(d) The perfume scent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Black thinking about as he pretends to listen to Enishte's stories?

2. How does Shekure disguise the names in the picture that Black gave her?

3. Who do Esther and Black talk about?

4. Who does the murderer think about killing next?

5. How does Enishte describe Master Osman?

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