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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Safari.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of snake bit the mother camel before she gave birth?
(a) Mamba.
(b) Cobra.
(c) Krait.
(d) King.

2. What is Phulan wearing when she comes to see the new baby camel with Dadi?
(a) Chadr.
(b) Chumroo.
(c) Lungi.
(d) Pogh.

3. How old is Phulan as the book begins?
(a) 11.
(b) 12.
(c) 13.
(d) 14.

4. What is the toba?
(a) Water jug.
(b) Bread.
(c) Water supply.
(d) Head covering.

5. How long has it been at the beginning of the novel since there was rain in the Cholistan desert?
(a) 7 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Camels usually give birth by ____________.

2. What does Shabanu use to feed the orphan camel?

3. What is the religion of Shabanu's family?

4. Dadi wears a ________ tied around his waist.

5. What does "shutr keena" mean?

(see the answer key)

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