VOICED : Salman Rushdie da primeras señales de recuperación tras ser apuñalado

Salman Rushdie began recovering two days after being stabbed at a literary event in New York. His family expressed relief as he was taken off assisted breathing, though he remains in critical condition. Rushdie has faced a death sentence since 1989, following a fatwa by Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini over his book 'The Satanic Verses'. The suspect, a Lebanese-American, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges and is held without bail. The attack sparked international outrage but was praised by hardliners in Iran and Pakistan. Sales of Rushdie's books, especially 'The Satanic Verses', surged over the weekend.

What significant event happened to Salman Rushdie at a literary event in New York?

• He was stabbed.

• He received an award.

• He announced a new book.

• He gave a keynote speech.

What has Salman Rushdie been facing since 1989?

• A death sentence due to a fatwa.

• A Nobel Prize nomination.

• A lawsuit for plagiarism.

• A ban on his books in the UK.

What was the nationality of the suspect involved in the attack on Rushdie?

• Australian

• American

• Canadian

• British

How did the international community react to the attack on Rushdie?

• By organizing a literary festival.

• With widespread support for the attacker.

• With international outrage.

• By ignoring the incident.

What happened to the sales of Rushdie's books after the attack?

• They increased, especially for 'The Satanic Verses'.

• They decreased significantly.

• They remained the same.

• They were banned from Amazon.