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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, Spin Gul.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharma tell Shabanu is the most beautiful thing God can give a woman?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Freedom.
(c) A good man.
(d) Sons.

2. What is the name of the quiet herder who wants to buy Dadi's camels?
(a) Rahib.
(b) Zhob.
(c) Nazir.
(d) Wardak.

3. What is the special treat Dadi buys for Shabanu to eat at the carnival?
(a) Panir.
(b) Paan.
(c) Shatoosh.
(d) Xhush.

4. Where does Shabanu keep the spending money Dadi gives her for the fair?
(a) Tied in her chadr.
(b) Tied in her new skirt.
(c) In her shoe.
(d) In a purse around her waist.

5. What is the special treat Dadi buys for Shabanu at the carnival made from?
(a) Betel leaf.
(b) Papaya.
(c) Figs.
(d) Banana leaf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the song called that Shama sings to the other women at the shrine?

2. What does the name Rahim mean?

3. What is the name of the leader of the group of men who are waiting to speak to Dadi after the carnival?

4. What does Dadi tell the one-eyed man that he will sell Guluband for?

5. What does Mama give to her cousins at the camp of the shrine?

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