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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-27.

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

2. What do Enishte and Shekure discuss after Black leaves?
(a) The Sultan's secret book.
(b) Whether he would make a good husband.
(c) How good of an writer Black is.
(d) Whether he will find Elegant's murderer.

3. What does Elegant want his family to do when they find his murderer?
(a) Take him to a jail.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Banish him from the country.
(d) Torture him.

4. Who do Esther and Black talk about?
(a) Shekure.
(b) Elegant.
(c) Master Osman.
(d) Olive.

5. Why do Shevket and Orhan want to observe Black?
(a) He may become their father.
(b) He will find Elegant's killer.
(c) He is kind to both of them.
(d) He is well known as a writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Shekure to stop spying?

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

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

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

5. Who is Black in love with?

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