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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days will Phulan have to mourn Hamir before she can marry?
(a) 40.
(b) 50.
(c) 20.
(d) 100.

2. Rahim-sahib sends Shanbanu all the jewelry except what?
(a) Platinum toe rings.
(b) Gold bracelets.
(c) Ruby ring.
(d) Diamond nose ring.

3. What is grandfather's first name?
(a) Abassi.
(b) Jinwadda.
(c) Shahzada.
(d) Ali.

4. What kind of tree do the young boys climb into at the Wing Commanders?
(a) Plum.
(b) Fig.
(c) Papaya.
(d) Mango.

5. Phulan and Shabanu see what tied to a tree while they are searching for the water plant?
(a) Goat.
(b) Baby camel.
(c) Turban.
(d) Chadr.

6. What does Xhush Dil grab that makes all the mourners laugh?
(a) Auntie's dress.
(b) Shabanu's hair.
(c) Phulan's chadr.
(d) Dadi's turban.

7. Spin Gul says he has a message from _________ sent from the Ranger post at Maujgarh.
(a) Murad.
(b) Dadi.
(c) Nazir.
(d) Hamir.

8. What does Rahim-sahib's servant always ride when he brings gifts to Shanbanu?
(a) White horse.
(b) Black camel.
(c) Motorcycle.
(d) Jeep.

9. Who tells the woman about how Hamir died?
(a) Kulana.
(b) Sahara.
(c) Kulsan.
(d) Sakina.

10. Who helps Shabanu to feel better about Phulan marrying Murad?
(a) Mama.
(b) Mithoo.
(c) Sharma.
(d) Dadi.

11. What are the thorny trees called?
(a) Pugo.
(b) Nillo.
(c) Kharin.
(d) Sito.

12. Shabanu tells the man that helps her rescue the boys from the tree at the Wing Commanders that she has perfect ____________.
(a) Hearing.
(b) Vision.
(c) Skin.
(d) Teeth.

13. How long until the monsoons come after the sand storm?
(a) One week.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One month.
(d) Two months.

14. What is the name of Auntie's husband?
(a) Nadir.
(b) Adil.
(c) Hakim-sahib.
(d) Rahimyar Khan.

15. The midwife who helps Auntie during her miscarriage is the sister of ___________.
(a) Murad.
(b) Sharma.
(c) Dadi.
(d) Shahzada.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rahim-sahib has the honorable role of being a what?

2. Spin Gul and the Rangers will accompany the family as far ____________ on their way to meet with the landlords.

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

4. What is Mama's reaction when Shabanu says she will go live with Sharma rather than marry Rahim?

5. Who do they find hiding at Auntie's house during the sand storm?

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