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