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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Olive believe miniaturists aspire to become?
(a) In debt.
(b) Great.
(c) Blind.
(d) Relieved.

3. Where does Shekure drag her father's body?
(a) To the summer painting room.
(b) To the outhouse.
(c) To her own room.
(d) To his workshop with the blue door.

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

5. When are Black and Shekure to marry?
(a) That night.
(b) That afternoon.
(c) In the morning.
(d) The next week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the soul of Elegant as the story opens?

2. How has Black spent the last twelve years of his life?

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

4. Why is Shekure in an awkward situation?

5. Where does Black want Shekure to meet him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Butterfly show to Black and what is it?

2. What is the purpose of Black asking the miniaturists Master Osman's questions?

3. What does the letter to Black say?

4. What does Enishte tell the murderer is the third stage of patronage of the arts?

5. What is Esther's opinion of young maidens and romance?

6. What is the story of how Black was asked to leave Istanbul?

7. What are the illustration techniques a blend of?

8. What does Esther believe about the letter that she has just delivered to Black and how does she explain her reasoning?

9. How does Esther feel when she leaves Hasan's house and why does she feel this way?

10. What do the illustrations show that Enishte shows Black?

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