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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Nose Pegs.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the leader of the group of men who are waiting to speak to Dadi after the carnival?
(a) Zhob.
(b) Nazir.
(c) Rahib.
(d) Wardak.

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

4. What does the family feed the camels while they peg their noses?
(a) Mint.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Wine.
(d) Licorice.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Watching Guluband be lead out of camp, Shabanu's heart feels like __________.

3. What are the buckets Shabanu uses to haul water made from?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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