Son Sahaf

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• sahafsecond-hand bookseller, second-hand bookshop
• randevu almakto make an appointment
• estağfurullahoh, not at all (a modest reply to thanks or praise)
• müsaadenizlewith your permission (formal)
• cebinde beş kuruş olmamaknot to have a penny to one’s name
• ekmeğini taştan çıkarmakto earn one’s living the hard way
• mal sahibilandlord, owner of the property
• resmiyetformality
• veresiyeon credit (pay later)
• bak sen şu işewell, would you look at that
• bir havaya bürünmekto take on a mood or atmosphere
• el değiştirmekto change hands
• dolup taşmakto overflow, to be packed
• yayınevipublishing house

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1. 1. Why is the shop closing?

   Ahmet Bey wants to retireThe landlord tripled the rentNobody buys books anymore

2. 2. How does Ahmet Bey know Elif?

   She is his nieceShe came every Saturday as a student and bought books on creditShe interviewed him once before

3. 3. How does Ahmet Bey speak to Elif once he recognizes her?

   He switches from formal siz to friendly senHe stops talkingHe becomes more formal

4. 4. What happens after the interview is published?

   The shop closes anywayA publishing house offers to pay the rent for a yearElif buys the shop