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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. After the fall, what happens to Saladin's breath?
(a) It becomes very bad like Gibreel's was before.
(b) Saladin no longer needs to breathe.
(c) It smells of burning wood.
(d) It smells like flowers.

2. Why are Mahound's followers worried after he goes to see the Grandee?
(a) He may be planning to kill the Grandee.
(b) He is gone a long time and has not returned.
(c) He may fall into the clutches of Hind.
(d) He is likely to compromise with the Grandee.

3. What has Rekha forgotten now that she is dead?
(a) What her name was
(b) How to forgive
(c) Who Gibreel is
(d) How she died

4. What does Inspector Lime refuse to admit he saw when he looked up at Gibreel?
(a) Three sets of arms
(b) An elephant head
(c) Golden eyes
(d) A halo

5. What is Khalid's explanation for the Satanic verses?
(a) That Mahound had brought the devil so they could recongize him.
(b) That Mahound was under the influence of Hind's drugs.
(c) That Mahound was testing their loyalty.
(d) That Mahound was forced to say good things about Lat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What claim does Aeysha make upon her return to Titlipur?

2. What does Aeysha believe will happen on the way to Mecca?

3. Who willed the rescue and who made it happen?

4. What is Gibreel wearing when he comes down Rosa's stairs to see what is going on?

5. What is Aeysha's affliction?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Gibreel sees on the way down to earth that Chamcha does not see.

2. How does Mirza Saeed die?

3. Who is the Aeysha of the butterflies?

4. When Mahound has conquered the city, why is Salman spared?

5. Where are Gibreel and Allie living?

6. Explain how business suddenly picks up at the brothel called The Curtain.

7. What message does Aeysha give Mishal in response to Mirza Saeed's final appeal to the pilgrims?

8. How have things changed at Scandal Point?

9. Tell what happens when Chamcha calls Pamela.

10. Describe how Gibreel and Chamcha find themselves as they wake up on land.

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