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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Mama and Auntie collect to help make Grandfather's grave?
(a) Reeds.
(b) Cow dung.
(c) Camel hair.
(d) Stones.

2. What is the reaction of the men in the hunting party when Shabanu tries to save Phulan?
(a) Mirth.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Respect.

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

4. What is the name of the keeper of the fort at Derawar?
(a) Shahzada.
(b) Jinwadda.
(c) Ali.
(d) Abassi.

5. What are the graves of the martyrs made out of at Derawar?
(a) Pile of stones.
(b) Black jade.
(c) Sand concrete.
(d) White marble.

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

7. Where did they find Hamir's older brother's body?
(a) An old well.
(b) In the courtyard.
(c) Buried in the sand.
(d) The toba.

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

9. What does the mosque at Derawar remind Shabanu of?
(a) Home.
(b) Onions.
(c) Marbles.
(d) Sand dunes.

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

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

12. What is the name of the evil landlord?
(a) Nazir.
(b) Kulan.
(c) Benzar.
(d) Rahib.

13. What is the song called that Shama sings to the other women at the shrine?
(a) Kafi.
(b) Harkim.
(c) Kharin.
(d) Ghazal.

14. What does Dadi tell Shabanu to use as a guide when she leaves with all the women?
(a) Moon.
(b) Sun.
(c) Mountains.
(d) North star.

15. What did Shabanu see Dadi doing at the men's camp at the shrine?
(a) Singing.
(b) Wrestling.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people leave around the house where Hamir is buried?

2. What is the name of the Wing Commander at Yazman?

3. Who helps Shabanu to feel better about Phulan marrying Murad?

4. Phulan and Shabanu search for what plant in the desert that holds water?

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

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