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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do Rosa and Gibreel see running down the beach at night?
(a) Saladin
(b) Horses
(c) An ostrich
(d) A bull

4. Who recognizes Aeysha in the village of Chatnapatna?
(a) The Vishna Hindu Parishad
(b) Lakshmi
(c) Mrs. Qureishi
(d) The Station Head Officer

5. What change has come over Nasreen II and Kasturba?
(a) They have grown old and ugly.
(b) They are counting the hours before they can escape.
(c) They hold onto each other and all resentments are gone.
(d) They refuse now to speak to each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What proof do the police offer that Saladin is the man they are looking for?

2. What assurance does Jumpy need to go into Pamela's bedroom?

3. What decreases along with the disappearance of Chamcha's horns and hooves?

4. What is Saladin Chamcha's reaction to waking up on the beach?

5. In his dream, what is the new name his mother gives him?

(see the answer key)

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