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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Abu Simbel that a poet's work is to shape the world?
(a) Jahilia
(b) Baal
(c) Hind
(d) Mahound

2. How does Osman make his living?
(a) As a clown
(b) As a poet
(c) As a water bearer
(d) As a soldier

3. What proof do the police offer that Saladin is the man they are looking for?
(a) His breath smells of death.
(b) He has no proper identification.
(c) His eyes glow red.
(d) His lumps have grown into sharp horns.

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

5. What makes Gibreel begin speaking after pinning Mahound down?
(a) Mahound forces his mouth open and the words out of his mouth.
(b) Allah opens him mouth and gives him the words.
(c) It is customary for the victor to give a speech.
(d) He wants to talk so he can wake up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Grandee, Abu Simbel, want from the satirist Baal?

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

3. What mischievous thing is Gibreel doing in his dream?

4. What is the name of the jumbo jet that explodes?

5. Why does Mishal spend so much time with Aeysha?

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