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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 does Black feel as if he must finish the book?

2. Who comes to summon Master Osman?

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

4. What does Olive show Black and Stork to try and gain their favor?

5. Which of the following characters escapes the coffeehouse raid?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Esther tell Black?

2. What do Black and the other artists do to the murderer?

3. How does Shekure react to Black after she dreams about her father?

4. What does Osman wonder about the suspects of the murder and why does he wonder about this?

5. What does Black tell the clerk at the Head Treasurer's chamber and what does he think might happen if it doesn't go well?

6. How does Esther feel about the funeral?

7. What specifically about the portrait the king requested is life like and how is it told that it is life like?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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