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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did the Algerian war referenced in this story take place?
(a) 1924
(b) 1945
(c) 1954
(d) 1812

2. What does Daru not want to do?
(a) Turn the Arab into the police
(b) Talk to the Arab
(c) Continue as teacher at the schoolhouse
(d) Walk in the snow

3. Which of the following words has both a prefix and a suffix?
(a) Message
(b) Threatening
(c) Disobeyed
(d) Chalkboard

4. The author compares the Daru's life to that of a what?
(a) Monk
(b) Soldier
(c) Policeman
(d) Murder

5. What does Daru do when he has trouble sleeping?
(a) Sits outside and looks at the stars
(b) Reads a book
(c) Lies on his couch and stares at the Arab
(d) Stares out the window

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words is a compound word?

2. Who is the author of this story?

3. How many pupils does Daru have?

4. Chaotic landscape is to nomads as low plains is to:

5. How long did the men walk before they stopped to rest?

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