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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Historically speaking, when does this story take place?
(a) Before the outbreak of the Algerian War
(b) In the middle of the Algerian War
(c) Before the outbreak of the War of 1812
(d) After the outbreak of the Algerian War

2. How long did the drought last before the blizzard began?
(a) 9 months
(b) 7 months
(c) 10 months
(d) 8 months

3. What does Daru feel when the Arab coughs behind him?
(a) Relief
(b) Peace
(c) Fury
(d) Weariness

4. This story contains symbolism. A story which has symbolism can be referred to as which of the following?
(a) Allegory
(b) Allusion
(c) Metaphor
(d) Simile

5. Which emotion might Daru have been feeling as he looked out over the deserted land beyond the plateau?
(a) Cheerful
(b) Hopeful
(c) Forlorn
(d) Relieved

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Arab say his cousin did?

2. What does Daru do while the Arab washes up?

3. What event happens as both characters lie awake to suggest something is about to happen?

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

5. When Daru looks back toward the Arab a second time, what does he see?

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