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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Safari.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many camels will Shabanu and Phulan each have in her dowry?
(a) 23.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

2. What are chapatis?
(a) Water supply.
(b) Water jug.
(c) Bread.
(d) Head covering.

3. Mama tells Shabanu that she is as wild as what?
(a) Desert.
(b) Camels.
(c) Wind.
(d) Water.

4. How long has it been at the beginning of the novel since there was rain in the Cholistan desert?
(a) 7 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 2 years.

5. Who does Dadi say will give him the best price for Guluband?
(a) Russians.
(b) Princes.
(c) Mujahideen.
(d) Desert Rangers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tipu?

2. It is said the Abassi prince kept how many wives in underground cells?

3. What color is Kalu?

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

5. How old is Shabanu as the book begins?

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