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General Knowledge
Gibreel Farishta
Saladin Chamcha
Wonderful Words
Themes
100
He is the author of The Satanic Verses.
Who is Salman Rushdie?
100
This is Gibreel's profession.
What is actor?
100
A "chamcha" is this dining utensil.
What is a spoon?
100
This is the meaning of "Ellowed Deeowen."
What is L-O-N-D-O-N?
100

What cultural identity is discussed in the book

Indian

Give examples found in the book

Are they positive or negative thoughts on the culture

200
These are the two countries the book is set it.
What are UK and India?
200

Who is Rekha Merchant?  

Lover who threw herself and her child over a balcony when Gibreel abandons them.  She represents guilt in his life. Discuss the situation

200

Saladin Chamcha's wife.

Who is Pamela?

Discuss their relationship and what happens to her at the end of the book

200
Gibreel calls Saladin "chumch," which means...
What is an Indian who wishes he were British?
200

Name 1 religious theme that is discussed in the book.

1-Faith and Doubt   &  2-Good verses eval

Give examples. 

 1-(Ex - Mahound & Ayesh)

2- Gibreel & Saladin (angel / devil)

300
The title of the book refers to an actual set of "satanic verses." These verses are about...
What is the question of whether or not Allah endorses the worship of Al-Lat, Manat, and Al-Uzza?
300

Gibreel transforms into this in his dreams?  Discuss this transformation and how it affects his character 

What is the archangel Gabriel?

300
These are two aspects of Chamcha's transformation.
What are goat legs, horns, red eyes, etc (any two)?
300

A literary genre where fantastical or supernatural elements are seamlessly integrated into a realistic setting and portrayed as ordinary occurrences, often used to explore deeper themes and emotions

what is Magical realism.

Do you feel magical realism added or detracted from the book.

300

Personal identity is an important theme. Name 2 characters that struggle with their identities.

Who are Gibreel, Chamcha, Cone, Pamela, Jumpy, etc?

Discuss

400
This is the nationality of Salman Rushdie.
What is Indian?
400

Who does Gibreel enjoy a whirlwind romance with?

Who is Alleluia.   Discuss her influence in his life and what ultimately happens to her.

400

Saladin found this item in the streets of Bombay, though his father took it from him.

What is a wallet full of British money?

Does Saladin's view of why his father took the money change in the book

400
Gibreel and Saladin fall from the Bostan. This is the meaning of "Bostan."
What is "garden"?
400

Are police portrayed as heroes or villains in the book.

please give examples and discuss

500
This man declared a fatwa against Salman Rushdie.
Who is Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini of Iran?
500

How does Gibreel meet Saladin

Bostan Flight AI-420 from India to Great Britain explodes in the early hours of the morning.  They are the two survivors.

Discuss their relationship 

500

What item does Sadadin's father take out of the will and then gives back at the end of the book.

The Genie lamp.

Discuss the symbolism it has in the book.  What happens at the end of the book with the lamp.

500
The residents of Ayesha (the younger)'s village go on Hajj. This is what that means.
What is a journey to Mecca, required by the Qu'ran?
500

What is the main reason this book has been banned.

it's portrayal on the Muslim religion. 

Do you think this is justified.