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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What river does the Gudu Barrage cross?

2. How does Shabanu feel about how her sister keeps herself covered as a bride-to-be?

3. How many baby camels are in the herd when the orphan baby comes along?

4. What is the name of the place Dadi and Shabanu will travel to sell their camels?

5. Who does Dadi say will give him the best price for Guluband?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Phulan tell Shabanu she worries about when she marries?

3. What does Grandfather tell Shabanu after she returns from Sibi?

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

5. How do the rains dictate the life of Shabanu's family?

6. Why is Shanbanu's father mad about the loss of the mother camel at first?

7. What happens when a group of Bugtis tribesmen stop the caravan Dadi and Shabanu are traveling with to the Sibi Fair?

8. Describe the scene when Wardak returns to buy Guluband.

9. What disturbing thing does Shabanu learn about how other tribes treat camels?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolic significance of the camels both collectively and individually throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the many cultural elements of the Pakistani nomads that have essential practical uses as well as deep cultural meaning. Begin the discussion with the chadr and include at least two other elements.

Essay Topic 3

What does the character Sharma represent in the story? What advice does she give Shabanu, and what role does that advice play in the choices Shabanu makes?

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