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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 53-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shekure say will prevent her from marrying Black?
(a) If he is not well groomed.
(b) If he does not help her cover up Enishte's death.
(c) If there is no wedding procession.
(d) If her children do not accept Black.

2. How does the Head Treasurer feel about Black's story?
(a) He dissolves his marriage to Shekure.
(b) He believes him.
(c) He holds him in custody.
(d) He hangs him.

3. How long are Black and his partner given to examine the clues?
(a) 10 days.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 3 days.

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

5. What does Shevket bring back to Black?
(a) A blank perfumed paper.
(b) A dead cat.
(c) An illustration that Shekure completed.
(d) A new letter from Shekure.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the murderer tell his companions at the coffeehouse two stories?

3. What work did Elegant do when he was alive?

4. Why doesn't Enishte want his daughter to leave?

5. How has Hasan ruined his chances with Shekure?

(see the answer key)

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