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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Rushdie compare the explosion of the jet?
(a) TheTitanic
(b) The A-bomb
(c) The Challenger
(d) The big bang

2. What does the Grandee do when Mahound and his followers arrive?
(a) He surrenders the city and embrases the faith.
(b) He runs away to live in exile.
(c) He hides under Hind's bed.
(d) He falls on his own sword and dies.

3. What must happen before a Prophet can die?
(a) He must pass though the fires of hell.
(b) He must be purified with clean water and dressed in white linen.
(c) He must sit facing the east and wait for death to come.
(d) He must be shown Paradise and make a choice of heaven or longer life.

4. Where is Gibreel planning to go in London?
(a) To Trafalgar Square
(b) To Buchingham Palace
(c) To find Saladin
(d) To see Allie

5. Who is the previous untouchable who guards Aeysha's hut?
(a) Mahmood
(b) Slaldin
(c) Osman
(d) Gibreel

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hind save her life?

2. Why do the police come for Saladin?

3. Who finally recognizes Baal at The Curtain?

4. What activity is occupying Pamela's time?

5. What happens to the wife of Sarpanch Muhammad Din, an old woman on the march?

(see the answer key)

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