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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Sibi Fair.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 1, Mama assures Shabanu that she and Phulan are better than _______.
(a) Seven sons.
(b) Rain.
(c) A hundred camel.
(d) A chest of gold.

2. What is needed to sell camels for a good price to the government?
(a) Persistence.
(b) Luck.
(c) Bribes.
(d) Papers.

3. As they travel, what do the Bedford trucks and buses look like to Shabanu?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Turtles.
(c) Scorpians.
(d) Beetles.

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

5. How much is it rumored that the Afghan mujahideen are paying for good camels?
(a) Fifteen hundred dollars.
(b) Twelve thousand rupees.
(c) Ten thousand dollars.
(d) Eighteen thousand rupees.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dadi feel about the mother camel dying?

2. How many camels do they need to sell in order to pay for Phulan's wedding?

3. What landmark do Shabanu and Dadi follow for the last part of their journey to the fair?

4. Mama thinks Shabanu needs to learn how to _________for her future.

5. What clothing marks the Marris tribe from other groups?

(see the answer key)

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