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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. How many camels will Shabanu and Phulan each have in her dowry?
(a) 23.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

2. How many days will the camels have to go without water on the journey to the fair?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

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

4. Dadi squeezes enough water out of the sand after the storm to fill __________.
(a) One goatskin.
(b) Two jars.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Half a pot.

5. What are the men sitting around the fire doing?
(a) Weaving fodder.
(b) Burning sugar cane.
(c) Discussing politics.
(d) Smoking hookahs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will be put inside the fort to honor Grandfather?

2. While the men decide the fate of Shabanu's family, who is she afraid Phulan will have to marry?

3. The midwife who helps Auntie during her miscarriage is the sister of ___________.

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

5. What is needed to sell camels for a good price to the government?

(see the answer key)

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