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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 the murderer go when he feels restless and goes for a walk?

2. How does Shekure's father respond to her inquiry about the meeting between him and Black?

3. Which of the miniaturists also is in love with Shekure?

4. Where do Black and Shekure marry?

5. Which of the following is not true about this novel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Enishte and Black meet and what caused their relationship to end?

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

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

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

6. Who does Esther assume the letter is for and why?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the themes throughout the novel used to provide clues to the answer to the mystery? In what ways do the themes of signature and the purpose of art help the reader to solve the murder?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways are the various settings important throughout the novel? Could the themes and actions of the novel be as well developed in any setting? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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