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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mahound see the Archangel Gibreel in the cave?
(a) As being connected to him by a golden umbilical cord
(b) As hovering over him, flapping his wings
(c) As a half man, half horse
(d) As standing in a fiery bush

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

3. After a night at the Masks, where does Mahound wake up?
(a) In Hind's bed
(b) In his harem
(c) On top of Mount Cone
(d) In the cave

4. Who comes to Hagar to show her the waters of Zamzam?
(a) A camel
(b) Ibrahim
(c) Shaitan
(d) Gibreel as the Archangel

5. What occupation do Gibreel and Chamcha have in common?
(a) The are writers.
(b) They are actors.
(c) They are religious clerics.
(d) They are accountants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when he finally calls Pamela to let her know he's alive?

2. What does Inspector Lime refuse to admit he saw when he looked up at Gibreel?

3. How does Hind say he got there?

4. What do Rosa and Gibreel see running down the beach at night?

5. To what does Rushdie compare the explosion of the jet?

(see the answer key)

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