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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. What is the name of the quiet herder who wants to buy Dadi's camels?
(a) Wardak.
(b) Rahib.
(c) Nazir.
(d) Zhob.

2. At the fair, what are the men measuring on scales?
(a) Fodder.
(b) Grains.
(c) Gold.
(d) Sugar cane.

3. How much does the kind herder pay for Dadi's camels?
(a) Thirty-three thousand rupees.
(b) Twenty-eight thousand rupees.
(c) Thirty thousand rupees.
(d) Twenty-five thousand rupees.

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

5. Phulan feeds Mithoo by hanging a goatskin bag from ___________.
(a) Her arm.
(b) Branch of a thorn tree.
(c) Neck of a mother camel.
(d) A pole in the courtyard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shabanu doesn't think she will ever be as beautiful as who?

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

3. What is the name of the leader of the group of men who are waiting to speak to Dadi after the carnival?

4. Shabanu names the orphan camel Mithoo for his __________.

5. Camels usually give birth by ____________.

(see the answer key)

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