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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Strange Book.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What percentage of Pakistan is Muslim?
(a) 25%.
(b) 14%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 96%.

2. Why did Bilquis think Raishan was frightened by her request for a Bible?
(a) Raishan would be punished if the Mullah learned who took Bilquis a Bible.
(b) Raishan could be punished if she couldn't find a Bible.
(c) Raishan could be punished for proselytizing.
(d) Raishan would be punished if Bilquis converted to Christianity.

3. Why is the Quran always read in Arabic?
(a) Unbelievers should not see the word of God.
(b) A translation would bring infidels into the faith.
(c) It would be wrong to translate God's word.
(d) No one can speak the ancient Arabic well enough.

4. Where had Bilquis lived since the divorce?
(a) Wah.
(b) Rawalpindi.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

5. What is the Kul?
(a) A muzzein.
(b) A prayer of thanksgiving.
(c) A mullah.
(d) A prayer before undertaking an important task.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the call to prayer comfort Bilquis?

2. Who was Mahmud?

3. In what year did Muhammed receive the Quran?

4. Why was Mahmud living with Bilquis?

5. What does the word "Wah" mean?

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