Welcome to our forum and congratulations on your kitty! I'm sure being in a shelter was terrifying for your new baby. And then going to a completely different environment can stress a cat out. The main thing you need is patients -- and a tall cat tree! If she loves climbing, a cat tree would be much safer for her as she can climb up and get back down. I would not let her in your closet. She doesn't need to get used to being in there.
Hopefully, you are spending time engaging her in play. Bengals need lots of wand toys. Entice her to come to you by offering her treats. Know that she will become more confident with time. The one thing you do not want to do is approach her and try to pick her up. Many bengals do not like being picked up and held and they are not lap cats.
At some point, she will need to visit a vet -- wellness visit or vaccines. I'm guessing the shelter administered them for the time being and checked her out. The sad thing is that she was drugged to keep her calm. I am hoping that your environment is quiet for her. Some bengals want it quiet and if you have kids and other pets, it can be a noisy, active home. I know my bengal doesn't even want the TV on.
Just be patient with her and work with her daily. You may not notice anything different day to day, but over time, she should come out of her shell. Bonding sometimes can take weeks. You will get there. She needs love and attention -- and she has that now.
I do hope you will continue to keep us informed on how she is doing.
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