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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. Where does Enishte say they have been doing most of their work?

2. Why is it difficult for Esther to read the letter to Black?

3. When are Black and Shekure to marry?

4. Who does the Sultan plan to offer the secret book to?

5. What causes Shekure to stop spying?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Shekure request must happen before she will marry him and how does Black ensure it happens?

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

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

6. What premise does Hayriye give for leaving and what does Orhan know about the real reason?

7. What does Shekure give Black and yet still insist upon before they can be together?

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

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

10. What happens after Orhan sees Black?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think was the purpose of the horse that was so realistically drawn that the other horse wanted to mount it? How does this add to the theme of idolatry? How does this play into the discussion of realistic pictures?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In what ways do the actions of the characters symbolize the progressive style of art? Do you think this was intentional on the part of the author? If so, why? If not, why not?

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