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