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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Daru think he hears around the schoolhouse during the night?
(a) Animals
(b) Footsteps
(c) Water running
(d) Voices

2. Which of the following would be the best synonym for the term secluded?
(a) Isolated
(b) Busy
(c) Above
(d) Accessible

3. Which of the following words has a prefix?
(a) Greater
(b) Thoughtful
(c) Threatening
(d) Unable

4. What question does Daru ask the Arab before bed?
(a) Why he doesn't speak French
(b) Why he killed his cousin
(c) How the police caught him
(d) Why he did not eat

5. What does Daru put in his pocket before he goes into the next room?
(a) Restraints
(b) Revolver
(c) Signed paper
(d) Money

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Daru's feelings at turning the Arab over to the police?

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

3. Historically speaking, when does this story take place?

4. What helps the reader to feel the suspense in the story along with the characters?

5. Where are the villages in relation to the schoolhouse?

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