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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 old is Phulan as the book begins?
(a) 13.
(b) 11.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

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

3. What color is Kalu?
(a) Brown.
(b) Godlen.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

4. What is the toba?
(a) Head covering.
(b) Water jug.
(c) Bread.
(d) Water supply.

5. Shabanu thinks about Murad in chapter 3 and remembers she likes him because he what?
(a) Always looked handsome at the street fair.
(b) Was kind to cousin Adil.
(c) Could make a camel dance.
(d) Played with the younger kids at weddings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "shutr keena" mean?

2. What does Phulan's name mean?

3. How does Shabanu's new dress for her journey with Dadi make her feel?

4. How does Shabanu feel about how her sister keeps herself covered as a bride-to-be?

5. Who does Shabanu think about as she helps the camel deliver the baby?

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