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Arabian Sands by Wilfred Thesiger
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Arabian Sands'?
A) Wilfred Thesiger
B) T.E. Lawrence
C) Gertrude Bell
D) Rudyard Kipling
  • 2. In what decade was 'Arabian Sands' published?
A) 1959
B) 1972
C) 1965
D) 1945
  • 3. What mode of transportation does Thesiger primarily use?
A) Foot
B) Camels
C) Donkeys
D) Horses
  • 4. What does the author reflect on regarding the future of the Arabian Peninsula?
A) Stagnation of culture
B) Increased wilderness
C) Rapid change due to modernization
D) Return to tradition
  • 5. Thesiger is known for his detailed descriptions of which aspect of desert life?
A) Survival
B) Cultural festivals
C) Urbanization
D) Agriculture
  • 6. What is a major theme in 'Arabian Sands'?
A) Romantic love
B) Connection to nature
C) Urban life
D) Conflict between cultures
  • 7. What literary genre does 'Arabian Sands' belong to?
A) Travel writing
B) Drama
C) Poetry
D) Fiction
  • 8. What does Thesiger ultimately seek to capture in his writing?
A) Historical events
B) The essence of the desert
C) Economic ventures
D) Political alliances
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