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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four and Back Matter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what London neighborhood does Rushdie report first meeting Bhupen Khakhar?
(a) Fulham.
(b) Kensington.
(c) Shepherd's Bush.
(d) Hammersmith.

2. For how many Academy Awards does Rushdie note The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was nominated?
(a) 9.
(b) 7.
(c) 13.
(d) 3.

3. Which of the following characters does Rushdie reference?
(a) Bilbo Baggins.
(b) Thomas Covenant.
(c) FitzChivalry Farseer.
(d) Elijah Baley.

4. Which of the following is described as a villain in the Hamzanama?
(a) Amit Shah.
(b) Said Farrukh-Nizhad.
(c) Zumurrud Shah.
(d) Shah Zaman.

5. Which of the following of Rushdie’s characters does he admit is autobiographical?
(a) Khattam Shud.
(b) Babar Shakil.
(c) Malik Solanka.
(d) Pamela Lovelace.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Academy Awards does Rushdie note The Curious Case of Benjamin Button won?

2. Which of the following slew the historical Hamza?

3. Which of the following does Rushdie report is considered Roth’s best novel?

4. Who was president of PEN America in 1986?

5. Who claims to have been the inspiration for Rushdie’s character Vina Aspara?

(see the answer key)

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