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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 43-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Shekure ask to deliver the next letter to Black?
(a) Orhan.
(b) Her father.
(c) Shevket.
(d) Esther.

2. What does Black think the story he writes for the strange illustrations will win him?
(a) Eternal life.
(b) Shekure.
(c) Sultan.
(d) Elegant's murderer.

3. When does the Sultan want the Book of Festivities completed?
(a) In time to unveil it at the market.
(b) Before the end of the year.
(c) In time for the anniversary of the Hegira.
(d) Before the festival of Shekure.

4. What does the murderer pick up before he confesses his crime?
(a) An ink pot.
(b) A large and heavy stone
(c) A rope.
(d) A copy of the book.

5. What makes Black suspicious about all three artists?
(a) The use of the color red.
(b) The quality of their illustrations.
(c) Their nervous habits.
(d) The way they avoid answering the question.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the pickle seller complain about to Black?

2. What does Stork say that illustrating with skill is the only way to escape?

3. What is the only thing that Shekure says she thinks about in her letter?

4. Who is Enishte?

5. Why is it difficult for Esther to read the letter to Black?

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