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Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Summary

1. How can Daru tell that one of the two men approaching the schoolhouse knows the region well?

2. How long does Daru estimate it will take the travelers to arrive at the schoolhouse from the first time he notices them?

3. Why have the villagers stopped coming to the schoolhouse?

4. When will the villagers return to the schoolhouse?

5. What does Daru give to the students of the poor families when they come to the school?

6. What does Daru's life resemble?