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

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 the patron of the book is banished.
(b) Because the librarian was murdered.
(c) Because the Sultan has declared it illegal to make books.
(d) Because paper has become difficult to find.

2. What work did Elegant do when he was alive?
(a) Coffee house worker.
(b) Pasha.
(c) Secretary work.
(d) Illuminator.

3. Who is Black in love with?
(a) Hayriye.
(b) Enishte.
(c) Orhan.
(d) Shekure.

4. Why is Shekure in an awkward situation?
(a) She wants a divorce but is afraid to ask for it.
(b) She must live with her husband's father and brother while he is missing.
(c) She is in love with two different men.
(d) She knows her father will soon be dead.

5. Where is the soul of Elegant as the story opens?
(a) Hell.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Limbo.
(d) On earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elegant say has to happen before he can view the wonders of Heaven?

2. What does Shekure do that Esther says further invites love?

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

4. In what time period was this story set?

5. What does Enishte tell Black that the Sultan wants to regain?

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