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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Shatoosh.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Dadi feel about the mother camel dying?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Disappointed.

4. Who are the tribesmen that Dadi and Shabanu encounter on their journey looking for?
(a) A daughter.
(b) A son.
(c) A wife.
(d) A sister.

5. How much does Dadi sell Tipu for?
(a) Ten thousand rupees.
(b) Eighteen thousand rupees.
(c) Twenty thousand rupees.
(d) Fifteen thousand rupees.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much is it rumored that the Afghan mujahideen are paying for good camels?

2. Who trains the Desert Rangers to look after life on the desert?

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

4. What is the name of the quiet herder who wants to buy Dadi's camels?

5. Who does Phulan resemble?

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