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

2. What is grandfather's first name?

3. What are the graves of the martyrs made out of at Derawar?

4. What do the people of the desert thatch the roofs of their huts with?

5. Dadi tells Shabanu that Rahim-sahib has paid a fair price for such a ___________ girl.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What happens during Phulan's wedding ceremony?

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

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

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

10. What is the legend of the thirsty dead?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the Muslim religion portrayed in the novel? Does the author seem to have either a negative or positive view of the religion?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the figurative language and imagery used throughout the novel. How effectively is the Pakistani language of the desert woven into the story?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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