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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aeysha turn Mirza Saeed's offer to her favor?

2. What happens to the butterflies?

3. What offer does Mirza Saeed make Aeysha as the people turn against her?

4. What becomes an obsession with Mahound at Tathrib oasis?

5. Although Sufyan and Hind now live in a four-storey terraced house, what does she long for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay expressing your opinion on Rushdie's purpose in writing THE SATANIC VERSES. Is it a rejection of Islam or all organized religion?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Mahound's new religion is called Submission. The religion consists of rules and regulations. Some people, like Khalid, are very comfortable with this control while others, like Salman the scribe, cannot accept the restrictions. Only Mahound seems not to be bound by the rules. Write a paper discussing your opinion about a religion of rules and laws without compassion.

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