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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 Shekure do that Esther says further invites love?
(a) She writes in a very fancy script.
(b) She perfumed the letter.
(c) She leaves the mark of a kiss on the envelope.
(d) She signs the letter with love.

2. What does Enishte hope to share with Black?
(a) Wisdom from the ages.
(b) Love of books.
(c) Spiritual awareness.
(d) Secrets to book illustrating.

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

4. Why is Black actually asking the miniaturists Master Osman's questions?
(a) To look for clues for Elegant's disappearance.
(b) To steal secrets to improve his own skill level.
(c) To give him an excuse to be in the room.
(d) To hear different points of view.

5. What does Enishte tell Black that the Sultan wants to regain?
(a) Control over his people.
(b) Management of the money and inflation.
(c) The style of the Franks.
(d) The trust of those that are miniatures.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which illustration is Enishte having a hard time completing?

2. In addition to the Book of Festivities, what does the Sultan know the others are working on?

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

4. Which character offers to go to Hindustan to work on a new book?

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

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