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