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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the storyteller switches to talking about the tree why does he explain that completing the book has become complicated?
(a) Because the Sultan has declared it illegal to make books.
(b) Because the patron of the book is banished.
(c) Because paper has become difficult to find.
(d) Because the librarian was murdered.

2. What does Enishte tell Black that the Sultan wants to regain?
(a) The style of the Franks.
(b) Control over his people.
(c) Management of the money and inflation.
(d) The trust of those that are miniatures.

3. Why does Black try to keep the wedding secret?
(a) To get things done more quickly.
(b) To make it happen before others realize Enishte is dead.
(c) To protect them from Hasan and his men.
(d) So Shekure will not be shamed.

4. Why does Black believe there is rioting at the Sultan's palace?
(a) Because so many people are disappearing.
(b) Because there is not enough food to feed the people.
(c) Because the value of money has declined.
(d) Because the Sultan has murdered people.

5. Where does Osman believe that the horse that was drawn come from?
(a) His unrestricted beliefs.
(b) The Sultan's private collection.
(c) A person who is pretending to be the artist.
(d) The artist's past.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to summon Master Osman?

2. What signals Esther that Shekure wants her to leave?

3. Who is spying on Black?

4. What work did Elegant do when he was alive?

5. Who is Chelebi?

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