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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. What does the murderer want Enishte to show him?

2. What does Enishte tell Black that the Sultan wants to regain?

3. When are Black and Shekure to marry?

4. Why does Enishte say he will not finish the secret book?

5. Why doesn't Enishte fear what the enemies may do to the book or workshop?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Imam respond to Black's request about where to testify?

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

3. What does Orhan recount that Enishte and Black discussed in regard to Elegant and the cause of his murder?

4. What does Shekure tell the boys to do and when they don't immediately want to listen what does she tell them?

5. What does the murderer hope will happen if Enishte fears him?

6. How does Shekure feel about Black?

7. Why is the proxy judge tense for a moment before granting the divorce?

8. What is in Hasan's letter?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the theme of idolatry weaved throughout the novel? Which character seems to be most involved in this theme? Why do you think this is the case?

Essay Topic 2

What was the purpose of the storyteller and their stories throughout the novel? Do you believe these inclusions were important or not important to the overall work? Why do you feel that way?

Essay Topic 3

Master Osman looks forward to becoming blind and dying as gifts from God. Do the other characters in the novel feel the same way? How do you feel about this belief? Why do you feel that way?

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