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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22, The Wedding.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reaction from Phulan, Mama, and Auntie when Dadi shows them all the things he bought for Phulan's dowry?
(a) Crying.
(b) Silence.
(c) Singing.
(d) Laughter.

2. What does Dadi tell the men they are traveling with is the reason they live in the desert?
(a) We love our women.
(b) We use our women.
(c) We use our animals.
(d) We love our animals.

3. Who does Phulan resemble?
(a) Auntie.
(b) Mama.
(c) Dadi.
(d) Grandfather.

4. Rahim-sahib is in his ____________.
(a) Fifties.
(b) Forties.
(c) Seventies.
(d) Sixties.

5. While the men decide the fate of Shabanu's family, who is she afraid Phulan will have to marry?
(a) Shahzada.
(b) Murad.
(c) Nazir.
(d) Rahim.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dadi feel about the mother camel dying?

2. What does the name Rahim mean?

3. What treasure is Auntie most impressed with that Dadi bought for Phulan's dowry?

4. How many baby camels are there when Dadi and Shabanu return home from their journey?

5. What is the name of the women who paint the bride before the wedding?

(see the answer key)

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