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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Mama give to her cousins at the camp of the shrine?
(a) Dresses.
(b) Rings.
(c) Blankets.
(d) Handmade pots.

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

5. Dadi turns the young man that they find in the sand toward _________.
(a) East.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Down.
(d) Mecca.

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

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

8. What is the name of Shabanu's cousin who married last year?
(a) Adil.
(b) Rahimyar Khan.
(c) Nadir.
(d) Hakim-sahib.

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

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

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

12. Who is Shabanu pleased to see at the camp the Ranger's have made for the women at the edge of Derawar?
(a) Dadi.
(b) Murad.
(c) Sharma.
(d) Shahzada.

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

14. What does Shabanu think is Murad's defining feature?
(a) Funny laugh.
(b) Protruding ears.
(c) Full mustache.
(d) Dark eyes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The ruling people of Pakistan where called what?

2. Dadi squeezes enough water out of the sand after the storm to fill __________.

3. What are the thorny trees called?

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

5. What color chadr does Phulan wear on her wedding day?

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