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1. 1.

   How did the Nuristanis carry the writer and his friend to the bothy? Explain the figure of speech the writer used to describe their actions.

2. 2.

   What did the Nuristanis give the writer and his friend to drink? Why was the writer worried about it?

3. 3.

   What was his friend's reaction to his concern?

4. 4.

   Why did the Nuristanis call them 'Nikolai'? What did this make the writer realise?

5. 5.

   Which tribe did the Nuristanis belong to? What did they do in summer?

6. 6.

   Why were the Nuristanis ransacking the travellers bags? Explain the writer's comment about their actions.