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