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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elegant say has to happen before he can view the wonders of Heaven?
(a) His body must be properly buried.
(b) He must right his own wrongs.
(c) He must seek revenge.
(d) His murderer must be brought to justice.

2. Why is it difficult for Esther to read the letter to Black?
(a) The handwriting is blurred from the water.
(b) She is illiterate.
(c) She does not speak the same language.
(d) She cannot read script writing.

3. Which of the following is not true about this novel?
(a) There is a mystery within the novel.
(b) It contains a love story.
(c) It is an historically accurate book.
(d) The setting involves lots of religion.

4. How has Hasan ruined his chances with Shekure?
(a) He refuses to let her leave her room.
(b) He murdered his brother.
(c) He has confessed his plan to Black.
(d) He has treated her badly.

5. How does Shekure's father respond to her inquiry about the meeting between him and Black?
(a) He surprises her by saying he wants her to marry him.
(b) He denies there is a meeting.
(c) He makes light of the meeting.
(d) He acts as if he doesn't understand what she is asking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Black want Shekure to know?

2. What does Black see when he looks back at the house near the pomegranate tree?

3. When does the Sultan want the Book of Festivities completed?

4. Why does the murder draw pictures for the storyteller?

5. In what language was this novel originally written?

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