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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The phrase “sui generis” most nearly means which of the following?
(a) Derivative.
(b) Dull.
(c) Original.
(d) Engaging.

2. Which of the following is attributed to Edward Bond?
(a) MacDonald.
(b) Bingo.
(c) Hubbard.
(d) Canasta.

3. With which of the following does Rushdie note Roth lived?
(a) Molly Bloom.
(b) Claire Bloom.
(c) Molly Danes.
(d) Claire Danes.

4. To which of the following does Rushdie compare Joseph Heller?
(a) Charlie Chaplin.
(b) Buster Keaton.
(c) Stan Laurel.
(d) Rudolph Valentino.

5. In which of the following districts of Bombay does Rushdie report having lived?
(a) Byculla.
(b) Breach Candy.
(c) Tardeo.
(d) Malabar Hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. As which of the following does Rushdie translate sophos?

2. At which of the following universities did Rushdie study?

3. Which of the following fantasy authors does Rushdie reference?

4. In what year does Rushdie note having first read Slaughterhouse-Five?

5. Which of the following poems by Housman does Rushdie reference?

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