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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As which of the following does Rushdie define “amrita”?
(a) Draught of somnolence.
(b) Tincture of eternity.
(c) Elixir of delight.
(d) Nectar of immortality.

2. In which of the following of Jonson’s works does Rushdie note having acted?
(a) Eastward Hoe.
(b) The Devil Is an Ass.
(c) The Alchemist.
(d) Volpone.

3. Which of the following comments that “The cruelest thing anyone can do with Portnoy’s Complaint is read it twice” (88)?
(a) John Berlin.
(b) John Howe.
(c) Irving Berlin.
(d) Irving Howe.

4. To which of the following does Rushdie compare Joseph Heller?
(a) Rudolph Valentino.
(b) Charlie Chaplin.
(c) Buster Keaton.
(d) Stan Laurel.

5. Which of the following characters does Rushdie reference?
(a) Elijah Baley.
(b) FitzChivalry Farseer.
(c) Bilbo Baggins.
(d) Thomas Covenant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following fantasy authors does Rushdie reference?

2. Of which of the following was Shah Zaman ruler?

3. Which Kabbalah scholar does Rushdie note condemns Roth’s work?

4. Which of the following is carried in effigy in the Ganpati festival?

5. In which of the following is Coalhouse Walker a character?

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