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

2. What is the religion of Shabanu's family?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Hindu.
(c) Christian.
(d) Buddhist.

3. What does Dadi send Shabanu out to buy for a celebration at the fair?
(a) Roasted goat.
(b) Four chickens.
(c) Calf.
(d) Two chickens.

4. Who helps Shabanu feed the baby camel?
(a) Dadi.
(b) Phulan.
(c) Mama.
(d) Auntie.

5. How much does Guluband and the rest of the male camels sell for?
(a) Fifty-five thousand rupees.
(b) One hundred thousand rupees.
(c) One hundred and fifty thousand rupees.
(d) Two hundred thousand rupees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of snake bit the mother camel before she gave birth?

2. Shabanu says that as they leave the fair she feels as empty as ___________.

3. What doesn't Shabanu see at the fair?

4. What is the special treat Dadi buys for Shabanu at the carnival made from?

5. How long has it been at the beginning of the novel since there was rain in the Cholistan desert?

(see the answer key)

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