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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mahound's Aeysha becomes jealous of his dalliances, what does he do?

2. As Hind grows bolder, what is happening to Mahound?

3. Angry at Saeed, Ayesha says that those who listen to the devil's verses will go to the devil. What does Mirza Saeed answer?

4. What do all the people accept as a miracle after the rains stop?

5. After the girls of The Curtain are jailed, what makes the men afraid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Saladin destroys the wax figures in the Hot Wax Bar, he changes back into his human form. Write an explanation of that transformation. What does it mean to you?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Rushdie's writing style and express your opinion as to its sound. Do you think he makes it sound the way people actually talk? Give examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write a paper about the end of the novel. What do you think the ending is saying? Why does Gibreel destroy himself and allows Saladin to continue? Discuss how this fits in with Rushdie's existential philosophy. Express whether you agree or disagree.

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