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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the murder draw pictures for the storyteller?
(a) So that he can watch for his next victim.
(b) So that he can cover up his crime.
(c) So that others won't accuse him of being conceited.
(d) So that he fits in with the others that are present.

2. Why does Black believe there is rioting at the Sultan's palace?
(a) Because the value of money has declined.
(b) Because so many people are disappearing.
(c) Because the Sultan has murdered people.
(d) Because there is not enough food to feed the people.

3. What does Shekure see when she comes back to her room?
(a) That her father is dead.
(b) That all of her letters to Black are missing.
(c) That it was ransacked.
(d) That someone is waiting inside for her.

4. What causes Shekure to stop spying?
(a) Her sons come into the room.
(b) It is time to head to the house of the hanged Jew.
(c) Her father calls her.
(d) Black finds her spying.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Hayriye and Shekure announce Enishte's death to the neighborhood?

2. What does Shekure ask Black to do in regard to her boys?

3. Who does the Sultan plan to offer the secret book to?

4. What does Black want Shekure to know?

5. Why does Enishte say he will not finish the secret book?

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