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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are they as they are falling?
(a) Over the Indian Ocean
(b) Over Paris, France
(c) Over Mecca
(d) Over the English Channel

2. Where is the Archangel Gibreel after all the followers of Mahound leave the city?
(a) On the mountain being attacked by Lat, Ussa, and Manat.
(b) In heaven discussing everything with Allah.
(c) Flying around trying to find Mahound.
(d) Back home in his bed in London.

3. What does Chamcha order Gibreel to do?
(a) Dive to his death
(b) Hold his hand
(c) Shut up and pray
(d) Fly and sing

4. What is Gibreel doing that slows down their descent?
(a) Flapping his arms
(b) Holding onto a pelican
(c) Using his jacket as a parachutte
(d) Swimming in air

5. What is Saladin's explanation for their survival?
(a) That it was nothing out of the ordinary
(b) That it is all a dream
(c) That God was with them
(d) That they were lucky

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupation do Gibreel and Chamcha have in common?

2. What does Gibreel call Chamcha?

3. What is Hamza's objection to accepting Lat, Uzza, and Manat as equal with Allah?

4. What is impossible for Gibreel and Chamcha to do, yet they do?

5. What is the question about the type of song Gibreel sang?

(see the answer key)

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