VOICED : Salman Rushdie tiene ventilador y podría perder un ojo tras ser apuñalado en EEUU

VOICED : Salman Rushdie tiene ventilador y podría perder un ojo tras ser apuñalado en EEUU

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

Hard

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Salman Rushdie was attacked at a literary event in New York, resulting in severe injuries. The attacker, Hadi Matar, was apprehended. Rushdie, known for his novel 'Midnight's Children', faced controversy with 'The Satanic Verses', leading to a fatwa by Ayatollah Khomeini. He lived in hiding for years due to threats. The attack was condemned globally by the UN, France, the UK, and various NGOs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate consequence of the attack on Salman Rushdie?

He left the event without any issues.

He continued his speech.

He was unharmed.

He was taken to a hospital for emergency surgery.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which book by Salman Rushdie led to significant controversy and a fatwa?

Midnight's Children

The Satanic Verses

Shalimar the Clown

The Golden House

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the fatwa issued against Salman Rushdie?

He converted to another religion.

He wrote a book about the Ayatollah.

He criticized the Iranian government.

His book was seen as disrespectful to Prophet Muhammad.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Salman Rushdie manage his life after the fatwa was issued?

He stopped writing books.

He continued to live openly.

He went into hiding for nearly a decade.

He moved to another country permanently.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organizations condemned the attack on Salman Rushdie?

Only the United Nations

The United Nations, France, and the UK

Only the United States

Only non-governmental organizations