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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 53-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shekure want Esther to find out?
(a) Why Elegant's widow didn't send condolences.
(b) Why Black hasn't returned.
(c) Who sent which pot of food.
(d) Who took the last illustration.

2. How does the Head Treasurer feel about Black's story?
(a) He holds him in custody.
(b) He hangs him.
(c) He dissolves his marriage to Shekure.
(d) He believes him.

3. When does the Sultan want the Book of Festivities completed?
(a) In time to unveil it at the market.
(b) Before the end of the year.
(c) In time for the anniversary of the Hegira.
(d) Before the festival of Shekure.

4. What does Shevket bring back to Black?
(a) An illustration that Shekure completed.
(b) A new letter from Shekure.
(c) A blank perfumed paper.
(d) A dead cat.

5. How does Shekure's father respond to her inquiry about the meeting between him and Black?
(a) He makes light of the meeting.
(b) He acts as if he doesn't understand what she is asking.
(c) He denies there is a meeting.
(d) He surprises her by saying he wants her to marry him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the murderer go when he feels restless and goes for a walk?

2. How does Master Osman feel when he finds Shah Tahmasp's Book of Kings?

3. What does Black see when he looks back at the house near the pomegranate tree?

4. What does Master Osman do with the plume needle?

5. What is the daughter in the parable known for in the story Master Osman tells Black?

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