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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Shabanu look for first when the sand storm begins?
(a) Mithoo.
(b) Phulan.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Sher Dil.

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

3. Who mourns Hamir by not speaking for a week?
(a) Phulan.
(b) Bibi Lal.
(c) Sakina.
(d) Kulsum.

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

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

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

7. Who actually sent the message from the Ranger post at Maujgarh?
(a) Murad.
(b) Hamir.
(c) Dadi.
(d) Nazir.

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

9. Spin Gul and the Rangers will accompany the family as far ____________ on their way to meet with the landlords.
(a) Derawar.
(b) Delhi.
(c) Dingarh.
(d) Deshewar.

10. Phulan and Shabanu search for what plant in the desert that holds water?
(a) Pugo.
(b) Kharin.
(c) Sito.
(d) Nillo.

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

12. Mama washed the sand out of Shabanu's eyes with water and __________.
(a) Chamomile.
(b) Aloe.
(c) Mint.
(d) Dill.

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

14. Where does Grandfather want to be buried?
(a) Derawar.
(b) Cholistan.
(c) Mosque.
(d) Mehrabpur.

15. What does Hamir give to Phulan as a wedding gift?
(a) Gold bangels.
(b) A horse.
(c) A house.
(d) A ruby ring.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is grandfather's first name?

4. What did Shabanu see Dadi doing at the men's camp at the shrine?

5. What does Shabanu pray for at the shrine of Channan Pil?

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