Mac book won't shut down.  It says close mail first.  But, mail won't let me "quit."

My Macbook will not allow me to shut it down.  I have tried for days.  It says I must close mail first.  However, when I try to "quit" mail, it is greyed out and will not allow me to do so.  Please help!

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