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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Imam destroy clocks?
(a) Clocks are works of the Devil.
(b) They remind him of how long he has been in exile.
(c) The Empress Aeysha collects clocks.
(d) He says God's time is timeless.

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

3. In his dream, what do the look-alike Hyacinths call Chamcha?
(a) A grade B actor
(b) An archangel
(c) Satan, the Goat
(d) An imposter

4. What does the specter of Dr. Babington say as he fades into the moonlight?
(a) Wherever the English settle, they never leave England.
(b) Whatever the English think, there are better cultures.
(c) Whatever the english bring with them, they always take away.
(d) Wherever the English go, death is not far behind.

5. What is impossible for Gibreel and Chamcha to do, yet they do?
(a) Slow down their descent
(b) Jump over each others
(c) Fly like a kite
(d) Hear each other

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Anahita Sufyan apologize for calling Chamcha a freak?

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

3. Who tries to rationalize away the reason they come down slowly?

4. How does Allie become very successful?

5. Who is the previous untouchable who guards Aeysha's hut?

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