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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Shekure respond to Hasan's threats?

2. What does Shevket bring back to Black?

3. Where does Shekure want people to think she went when she leaves the house?

4. Where does Black want Shekure to meet him?

5. What does the woman who approaches Black after he leaves Enishte give to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Orhan sees Black?

2. What happens when Enishte meets up with Butterfly and what description could be used for Butterfly?

3. What is a brief history of the secret book and what does Enishte think about the portraits?

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

5. What does Elegant believe about his death and what does he warn about?

6. How does Shekure feel about Black?

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

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

9. What happens before Olive can show Black any of the specific illustrations?

10. What happens when Shevket corners Black outside the outhouse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Death told the story of the arguments between Enishte and the artists to complete the pictures in the Venetian style? What insights does Death's stories provide for the reader?

Essay Topic 2

What do you think was the purpose of the long conversation between the murderer and Enishte before he was killed? How is the dog included in this portion of the text? Why do you think that is the case?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, the murderer's conscience seems to be in turmoil? Why do you think this is the case? Do you think the turmoil is justified? Why or why not?

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