Haroun and the Sea of Stories Quizzes

Haroun and the Sea of Stories Quiz 1

1 In what country is the "saddest of cities" located?
Chilibay

Alifbay

Surifbay

Halabay
2 Rashid is given which nickname by his enemies?
Shah of Blah

Storyteller of Glory

Ocean of Notions

Fishy Fushy
3 What kind of fish are found in the saddest city's sea?
glumfish

blowfish

blahfish

snapper
4 How many brothers and sisters does Haroun have?
one

two

three

none
5 From whom does Haroun hear the phrase, "What's the use of stories that aren't true?"
his mother

Mr. Sengupta

Mrs. Sengupta

his father
6 What time is on the clocks when Rashid smashes them in his home?
2 o'clock

1 o'clock

12 o'clock

11 o'clock
7 Haroun has problems focusing for more than how many seconds?
18

4

12

11
8 What is "pussy-collar-jee?"
a kind of cat

a mode of transportation

a strange new fish

psychology
9 What happens if you "rush or zoom" on the road to the Valley of K?
you will never be late

you meet your doom

you miss the beautiful sights

you get there faster
10 Why is the bus station so crowded?
there is an emergency

buses run very late

not enough buses

everyone is on vacation
11 What kind of animal does Haroun think Mr. Butt looks like?
a parrot

a fish

a bear

a sea lion
12 What kind of bus does Mr. Butt drive?
a mail coach

a fifteen passenger van

a rocket bus

a magic bus
13 What Pass must the bus go through to get to the Tunnel of I?
Pass of Z

Pass of K

Pass of Nothing

Pass of H
14 According to Butt, what is a slippery snake?
want

greed

need

desire
15 What worries Haroun as they drive towards the Valley of K?
they will be overcome with darkness

they will miss their connection

they will die

they will be late
16 What does the word "Kosh-Mar" mean?
silence

nightmare

darkness

beauty
17 What is in the air on the Dull Lake?
humidity

unhappiness

joy

smoke
18 What land does Haroun realize they have come to in the Valley of K?
Moody Land

Middle Earth

Kosh-Mar

Silent Land
19 What is the name of Buttoo's houseboat?
Turtle

Arabian Nights Plus Two

Khamed-Me

Arabian Nights Plus One
20 What carved wooden animal sits in the middle of Haroun's bedroom?
a peacock

a turtle

a snake

a dove
21 What does Haroun think the genie's head looks like when he first sees his outline?
a peacock

a banana

an onion

a pear
22 What color is the genie's turban?
purple

gold

red

silver
23 What is the genie uninstalling in Haroun's bedroom?
the Story Water tap

the Story Book line

the Phone hookup

the Story Cable
24 What is the Grand Comptroller's name?
the Egghead

the Wizard

the Beast of the East

the Walrus
25 What is a comptroller?
a person who controls trains

a laborer

a manager of a system

a boat captain

Haroun and the Sea of Stories, Chapter 10

Haroun and his friends might have gathered evidence for tactical purposes before attacking head on.

Asked by Shinu K #925926

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Why did Haroun peep inside Rashid's room? What did he see?

Haroun peeps inside of his father's room because he is concerned. His father has lost the ability to tell stories, and when Haroun peeks inside of his room to check on him, he sees a man filled with despair.

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What page is it on?

I am unable to find this exact quote. I did, however, find something similar...

And I heard it said that some wild devotees of the Mystery work themselves up into great frenzies and sew their lips together with stout twine. (pg.101)

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Haroun and the Sea of Stories

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