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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 30-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what language was this novel originally written?
(a) Egyptian.
(b) Turkish.
(c) English.
(d) Hebrew.

2. What does Esther do before she takes Black's letter to Shekure?
(a) She goes to the funeral services for Elegant.
(b) She talks to Master Osman.
(c) She stops for nightly prayers.
(d) She visits Hasan.

3. How many questions does Black present to each miniaturist?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. What does Elegant say has to happen before he can view the wonders of Heaven?
(a) He must right his own wrongs.
(b) He must seek revenge.
(c) His body must be properly buried.
(d) His murderer must be brought to justice.

5. How has Black spent the last twelve years of his life?
(a) Traveling across Persia doing work.
(b) Selling pickles at a local market.
(c) Hunting for fugitives and murderers.
(d) Telling stories to any people that will come.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing that Shekure says she thinks about in her letter?

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

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

4. What secret does the murderer disclose about the secret book?

5. What does Shekure say will prevent her from marrying Black?

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