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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has it been at the beginning of the novel since there was rain in the Cholistan desert?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 7 months.

2. How does Shabanu feel about how her sister keeps herself covered as a bride-to-be?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Envious.
(d) Proud.

3. What kind of dance do the boys do during the celebration at the fair?
(a) Danger dance.
(b) Snake dance.
(c) Laughter dance.
(d) Sword dance.

4. Where are the expensive fighting and dancing camels often sent?
(a) Iraq.
(b) Saudi Arabia.
(c) Afghanistan.
(d) Eygpt.

5. What is the religion of Shabanu's family?
(a) Buddhist.
(b) Christian.
(c) Hindu.
(d) Muslim.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Shabanu feed the baby camel?

2. What color is Kalu?

3. What does Dadi send Shabanu out to buy for a celebration at the fair?

4. Mama thinks Shabanu needs to learn how to _________for her future.

5. Shabanu says that as they leave the fair she feels as empty as ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Gudu Barrage?

2. What is the family's reaction when the see what Dadi has bought for Phulan's dowry and for gifts?

3. What does Shabanu know is the reality for every Muslim girl?

4. Who does Dadi sell most of the female camels to and how do the negotiations go?

5. What changes does Shabanu notice in Phulan as the wedding draws nearer?

6. Why is this trip to the Sibi fair particularly poignant for Shabanu?

7. Why does Mama worry about Shabanu's future?

8. How does Shabanu feel about her gift from Auntie?

9. How does Dadi respond when Shabanu asks him if he was afraid of the Bugtis tribesmen who stopped their caravan?

10. What upsets Shabanu at the end of the first day of their trip to Sibi?

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