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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What cliche does Abu Simbel believe is not true?
(a) A penny saved is a penny earned
(b) The pen is mightier than the sword
(c) Love is neverhaving to say you're sorry
(d) A stitch in time saves nine

2. How does business suddenly boom at The Curtain?
(a) Hind takes over the operation and brings in new girls.
(b) former priestesses of Al-Lat come to join the whores of The Curtain.
(c) Mahound takes to coming there every day with his closest friends.
(d) The twelve whores assume the names of Mahound's twelve wives.

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

4. What is Changez's habit while sleeping?
(a) Sleeping in a hammock
(b) Covering his head with a pillow
(c) Sleeping sitting up
(d) Keeping his eyes open

5. What is Mirza's doubt about sending Mishal back to the purdah?
(a) That his mother-in-law would not approve of his modesty
(b) That Misahl would take up with another man and kill him
(c) That he might be planning to seduce the girl Aeysha
(d) That Mishal might get bored and leave

Short Answer Questions

1. What conclusion do the miners reach when the great flood comes?

2. How is Baal disguised by the madam of The Curtain brothel?

3. Why is Dr. Simba arrested?

4. What does Saladin read about India in the papers on the flight?

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

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