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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Bargain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What clothing marks the Marris tribe from other groups?
(a) Embroidered vests.
(b) Gun slings.
(c) Striped turban.
(d) Billowy trousers.

2. Who does Shabanu think about as she helps the camel deliver the baby?
(a) Herself.
(b) Phulan.
(c) Guluband.
(d) Mama.

3. Shabanu names the orphan camel Mithoo for his __________.
(a) Stubborness.
(b) Sweetness.
(c) White fur.
(d) Toothlessness.

4. What kind of snake bit the mother camel before she gave birth?
(a) Cobra.
(b) King.
(c) Mamba.
(d) Krait.

5. It is said the Abassi prince kept how many wives in underground cells?
(a) 50.
(b) 500.
(c) 70.
(d) 120.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Auntie give Shabanu before her journey with Dadi?

2. What is the name of the place Dadi and Shabanu will travel to sell their camels?

3. What is the color of the skirt Mama makes for Shabanu before she sets out on her journey with Dadi?

4. What does Shabanu use to keep the scorpions away from their bedrolls?

5. How much does Dadi say it costs to feed each camel a day?

(see the answer key)

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