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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Shekure answer Esther's probing questions about what Black wrote?
(a) That she knows Esther already read the letter.
(b) That she is married and waiting for her husband.
(c) That he writes of his love for her.
(d) That it is none of Esther's business.

2. What makes Black suspicious about all three artists?
(a) The use of the color red.
(b) The way they avoid answering the question.
(c) The quality of their illustrations.
(d) Their nervous habits.

3. In what time period was this story set?
(a) Early 15th century.
(b) Late 16th century.
(c) Early 17th century.
(d) Late 18th century.

4. Why does Enishte say he will not finish the secret book?
(a) Because of the dog.
(b) Because of the Sultan.
(c) Because of Shekure.
(d) Because of the murder.

5. What caused Shevket to accept his father is dead?
(a) His mother had a dream.
(b) His grandfather told him it was so.
(c) His father's body was found and is on its way back home.
(d) His uncle has convinced him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose approval does the judge say Shekure needs before he can grant the divorce?

2. Where does Shekure want people to think she went when she leaves the house?

3. When does Shekure hope to marry?

4. When are Black and Shekure to marry?

5. Why is Shekure in an awkward situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Esther believe about the letter that she has just delivered to Black and how does she explain her reasoning?

2. What did Black spend the past twelve years doing and how did he support himself?

3. How does Shekure feel about Black?

4. What premise does Hayriye give for leaving and what does Orhan know about the real reason?

5. What does the letter to Black say?

6. What happens after Orhan sees Black?

7. What does Stork believe happens when an illustrator stops aiming for perfection?

8. How does the Imam respond to Black's request about where to testify?

9. What story does the murderer tell Enishte instead of telling him his agenda?

10. What happens before Olive can show Black any of the specific illustrations?

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