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

2. 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.

3. What is Spin Gul's official title?
(a) Commander.
(b) Subadar.
(c) Sahib.
(d) Colonel.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dadi tell Shabanu to use as a guide when she leaves with all the women?

2. Where does Grandfather want to be buried?

3. How many days will Phulan have to mourn Hamir before she can marry?

4. What is the song called that Shama sings to the other women at the shrine?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Shabanu react to the new fate she has been given?

2. What does Sharma tell Dadi about the marriage arrangements for Shabanu?

3. What happens when Shabanu and Phulan are sent ahead of the family on their journey to the fort?

4. What becomes of the house where Hamir is buried?

5. What is the story behind the shrine of Channan Pir?

6. What is the legend of the thirsty dead?

7. What do the men decide should happen to Phulan and Shabanu?

8. What happens when Nazir and his hunting party see Shabanu returning from getting water?

9. Why will Bibi Lal likely be a good mother-in-law to Phulan?

10. Why does Shabanu worry about Phulan's future as the wife of a farmer?

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