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

2. What will be put inside the fort to honor Grandfather?
(a) Koran and watch.
(b) Turban.
(c) His body.
(d) Fez and sword.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the name Rahim mean?

2. The ruling people of Pakistan where called what?

3. Who does Shabanu look for first when the sand storm begins?

4. How long until the monsoons come after the sand storm?

5. What is grandfather's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Shabanu gets the women safely away from Mehrabpur?

2. What advice does Sharma give to Phulan before the wedding?

3. Was Mama right to mistrust the message brought to them by Spin Gul from the other Ranger post?

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

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

6. What happens during Phulan's wedding ceremony?

7. What is the legend of the thirsty dead?

8. How does Auntie act during the pilgrimage to Channan Pir?

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

10. What do they discover when they go outside the hut after the sand storm?

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