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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many questions does Black present to each miniaturist?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

2. How does Shekure answer Esther's probing questions about what Black wrote?
(a) That it is none of Esther's business.
(b) That she knows Esther already read the letter.
(c) That she is married and waiting for her husband.
(d) That he writes of his love for her.

3. What is surprising about Stork's picture which has strayed from the style of the old masters?
(a) The Sultan stands alone in the picture.
(b) The color red is used.
(c) He uses words in his pictures.
(d) There is a dog in the picture.

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

5. Why doesn't Enishte fear what the enemies may do to the book or workshop?
(a) He does not fear death.
(b) Hebelieves God will protect him.
(c) He knows the Sultan will protect them.
(d) He believes in his art.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Shekure's father respond to her inquiry about the meeting between him and Black?

2. Who does Shekure tell about Hasan's actions?

3. Why does Black feel as if he must finish the book?

4. What does Master Osman complain about?

5. What does Enishte hope to share with Black?

(see the answer key)

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