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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elegant say has to happen before he can view the wonders of Heaven?
(a) His murderer must be brought to justice.
(b) He must seek revenge.
(c) His body must be properly buried.
(d) He must right his own wrongs.

2. What is in Hasan's letter to Shekure?
(a) His need for her to marry him.
(b) A threat.
(c) A commitment.
(d) His understanding of their relationship.

3. In what language was this novel originally written?
(a) Turkish.
(b) Egyptian.
(c) English.
(d) Hebrew.

4. What does Enishte tell Black that the Sultan wants to regain?
(a) Management of the money and inflation.
(b) The trust of those that are miniatures.
(c) Control over his people.
(d) The style of the Franks.

5. Which of the miniaturists also is in love with Shekure?
(a) Olive.
(b) Orhan.
(c) Cyprus.
(d) Stork.

6. What finalizes the love letter effect according to Esther?
(a) The enclosed illustration.
(b) The symbol of a kiss.
(c) The use of formal stationary.
(d) The perfume scent.

7. Why doesn't Shekure respond to Hasan's threats?
(a) She doesn't know what to say.
(b) She doesn't have time before she has to leave.
(c) She doesn't want t encourage him.
(d) She doesn't fear him.

8. Who does Enishte want to write the stories that will go along with the illustrations?
(a) Sultan.
(b) Elegant.
(c) Shekure.
(d) Black.

9. What is the topic of the list of things that Shekure gives Black?
(a) Things that must be done before they marry.
(b) Things to help her cover up her father's death.
(c) Things to do to find Elegant's killer.
(d) Things to do to find her father's killer.

10. What does the woman who approaches Black after he leaves Enishte give to him?
(a) A coin.
(b) A letter.
(c) A book.
(d) A scarf.

11. What does Stork say that illustrating with skill is the only way to escape?
(a) Debt.
(b) Death.
(c) Blindness.
(d) Time.

12. Who does Shekure tell about Hasan's actions?
(a) Black.
(b) Esther.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her father-in-law.

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

14. What is Shekure waiting for?
(a) Her husband to return from the war.
(b) Her child to be born.
(c) Enishte to allow her to move away.
(d) Black to return to their village.

15. Where does the murderer go when he feels restless and goes for a walk?
(a) To visit with Enishte.
(b) To spy on Black.
(c) To the Sultan's home.
(d) To a dervish lodge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Black want Shekure to meet him?

2. What is Black thinking about as he pretends to listen to Enishte's stories?

3. Which character offers to go to Hindustan to work on a new book?

4. What caused Shevket to accept his father is dead?

5. Where does Black go to start his investigation?

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