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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What could be said is used by the author to represent the anxiousness of Daru?

2. Which type of imagery is prevalent throughout this short story?

3. Which of the following words has a suffix?

4. Which term could be used to describe what soldiers build when they share living quarters?

5. If the Arab choices the south, what will he be subjected to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As Daru heads home, he is uncertain, but then he becomes sure in his decision. Why do you think he becomes more certain in his decision? Use information from the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing how Daru must feel after reading the threat left on his chalkboard. Support why you believe he would feel that way with details.

Essay Topic 3

Describe multiple examples of isolation imagery used throughout the text. Be sure to include specific examples from the story.

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