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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. Who tells Black that Hasan is not home?

2. What was the second story that the murderer told about?

3. Where does Osman believe that the horse that was drawn come from?

4. Who does Hasan believe murdered Eshite?

5. Where does Master Osman believe he and Black will be able to find the truth about the drawing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What stories does Master Osman tell and what is his purpose in looking at the books?

2. Where does Black take Shekure, Hayriye and Esther?

3. Why can't Master Osman give his full attention to the task of looking for the illustrations?

4. What returns for the funeral and how is it described?

5. What does Hasan threaten and what happens while they are arguing?

6. What does the Commander of the Imperial Guard do to Black?

7. What do Black and Master Osman do to help them figure out who drew all of the illustrations?

8. What two ways does Stork use to draw his horse?

9. What realization do Black and the other artists come to as they reminisce?

10. What does Butterfly explain while Black searches for the illustrations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shekure and Black's relationship was compounded by complicated marriage rules. Describe these rules. What do these rules add to the story? How do you feel about these rules?

Essay Topic 2

What insight does this novel provide about the afterlife in this religion? How does it compare to your own beliefs about the afterlife?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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