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Shabanu
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How old is Fatima?
Eleven
Thirteen
Sixteen
Nineteen
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Which character is a fat and bitter woman?
Auntie
Mama
Sharma
Bibi Lal
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At the beginning of the novel, who is Phulan's fiancé?
Nazir
Hamir
Rahim
Murad
4
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Who is fat, rich, and greedy?
Rahim-sahib
Lal Khan
Nazir Mohammad
Spin Gul
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Which of the following is a dog?
Guluband
Mithoo
Xhush Dil
Sher Dil
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