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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Osman explain to the villager that Aeysha disappeared without his seeing where she went.
(a) He says she gave him something to make him sleep.
(b) He says she left in the middle of the night.
(c) He says she sent him on an errand and was gone when he returned.
(d) He says a wind blew dust in his eyes.

3. Who is the antagonist of the Imam, Mahmood?
(a) Rosa Diamond
(b) Saladin Chamcha
(c) The Empress Aeysha
(d) The angel Gibreel

4. What claim does Aeysha make upon her return to Titlipur?
(a) That she had received a message from God
(b) That the Angel Gibreel had lain down beside her
(c) That she is now the new prophet
(d) That she has the power to work miracles

5. What does Abu Simbel want from Mahound?
(a) That Mahound will recant his beliefs
(b) That Mahound will bring his angel to the city
(c) That Allah recognize Lat, Uzza, and Manat as gods
(d) That Mahound will leave Jahilia and teach somewhere else

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mirza's doubt about sending Mishal back to the purdah?

2. What blasphemous thing does Mirza say to Aeysha?

3. What is impossible for Gibreel and Chamcha to do, yet they do?

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

5. How many survivors are there from the explosion?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chamcha react to the information that Changez has not been told that he is dying?

2. What is the relevance of the arrest of Dr. Uhura Simba to the theme of the novel?

3. Tell what happens when Chamcha calls Pamela.

4. How have things changed at Scandal Point?

5. How has Mahound become prominent in Jahilia?

6. What do Mishal and Anahita question about Chamcha's appearance?

7. Describe the meeting of Mr. Maslama and Gibreel on the train.

8. What message does Aeysha give Mishal in response to Mirza Saeed's final appeal to the pilgrims?

9. How is Chamcha restored to his human form?

10. Explain how Baal, the satirical poet, realizes that Mahound is returning to Jahilia.

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