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

2. What mischievous thing is Gibreel doing in his dream?
(a) Inviting untouchables to dinner
(b) Putting Muslim meat in Hindu tiffins
(c) Drawing graffiti on the walls
(d) Throwing water on passing strangers

3. What does Mahound now believe about the verses accepting the goddesses?
(a) They were in a language he really did not understand.
(b) They were a test of his understanding.
(c) They were in cryptic form where one thing means another.
(d) They were from Shaitan and not Gibreel.

4. What is Gibreel doing as he falls through the air?
(a) Singing
(b) Laughing
(c) Trying to fly
(d) Screaming

5. Why do the police come for Saladin?
(a) Gibreel had called them to come get him.
(b) The airline wanted to interrogate him about the explosion.
(c) Someone had reported a strange looking man on the beach.
(d) They are looking for the devil and think Saladin might be him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Mahound's followers worried after he goes to see the Grandee?

2. What is the flight number that blows up with Gibreel and Chamcha aboard?

3. What difficulty does Gibreel have in getting out of Rosa's house?

4. After the fall, what happens to Saladin's breath?

5. Upon her return, what does Aeysha say the people of Titlipur must do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference of opinion between Gibreel and the Imam?

2. Why is Chamcha arrested by the police and later released?

3. Why does Gibreel want to get to London?

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

5. Describe how Chamcha is helped to get out of the hospital.

6. Why does the TV show called Gardener's World attract Chamcha's attention?

7. Detail the things about Allie Cone that make her a minor celebrity.

8. How are the pilgrims finally destroyed?

9. Why is Mrs. Hind such a bitter woman?

10. Where does the title of Satanic Verses come from?

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