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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Ramadan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Grandfather give all his camels?
(a) Kalu.
(b) Tipu.
(c) Mithoo.
(d) Guluband.

2. What does "shutr keena" mean?
(a) Desert revenge.
(b) The desert way.
(c) The way of the camel.
(d) Camel vengeance.

3. Where do Dadi and Shabanu camp the first night of their journey to sell the camels?
(a) Maujgarh Fort.
(b) Nawab Fort.
(c) Derawar Fort.
(d) Anwarh Fort.

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

5. How much does Dadi say it costs to feed each camel a day?
(a) Twenty rupees.
(b) Ten rupees.
(c) Twleve rupees.
(d) Hundred rupees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Shabanu and her family use to keep the fighting camels apart?

2. What is the name of Hamir and Murad's older brother who was killed?

3. Dadi squeezes enough water out of the sand after the storm to fill __________.

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

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

(see the answer key)

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