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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to the Book of Festivities, what does the Sultan know the others are working on?
(a) A new design for the coins.
(b) The murder of Elegant.
(c) Their own individual projects.
(d) A secret book.

2. Where does Black go to start his investigation?
(a) Shekure's house.
(b) Elegant's home.
(c) Artisans' workshop.
(d) Sultan's house.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shekure waiting for?

2. Where is the soul of Elegant as the story opens?

3. Why does Black believe there is rioting at the Sultan's palace?

4. Why is Shekure in an awkward situation?

5. In what language was this novel originally written?

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