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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Hans Christian Andersen’s stories does Rushdie regard as his best?
(a) “The Little Mermaid.”
(b) “The Shadow.”
(c) “The Snow Queen.”
(d) “The Tinder Box.”

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

3. Which of the following is attributed to Edward Bond?
(a) Saved.
(b) Damned.
(c) Cursed.
(d) Blessed.

4. What message does Vonnegut’s work assert is encoded in the Kremlin?
(a) “Replacement part being rushed with all possible speed.”
(b) “You will be on your way before you know it.”
(c) “Pack up your things and be ready to leave on short notice.”
(d) “Be patient. We haven’t forgotten you.”

5. Which of the following is noted as the original title of the Thousand Nights and One Night?
(a) Alliss Walkilab.
(b) Alsaaq fawq Alsaaq.
(c) Rijal fi Alshams.
(d) Alf Laylah wa Laylah.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On whom does Rushdie note Harper Lee’s Dill is based?

3. Which of the following does Rushdie cite against sloth?

4. Which of the following does Rushdie use as a name for Chicago?

5. Which of the following does Rushdie posit may have connected Shakespeare to Cervantes?

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