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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 do Mama and Auntie collect to help make Grandfather's grave?

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

3. What word does Shabanu use to describe Hamir?

4. What will be put inside the fort to honor Grandfather?

5. What kind of tree do the young boys climb into at the Wing Commanders?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't Grandfather be buried inside the fort at Derawar?

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

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

4. How does Shabanu break with tradition on Grandfather's behalf?

5. How does Shabanu save Phulan from Nazir?

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

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

8. What happens when Dadi and Shabanu go out searching for Grandfather during the storm?

9. What happens during Phulan's wedding ceremony?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the symbolic significance of each of the following characters: Phulan, Dadi, Grandfather and Auntie.

Essay Topic 3

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

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