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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 assume the Arab will do when he leaves the schoolhouse?
(a) Escape
(b) Clear a path for their journey
(c) Use the bathroom
(d) Harm him

2. Which term could be used to describe what soldiers build when they share living quarters?
(a) Antagonism
(b) Treaties
(c) Alliances
(d) Discord

3. Which of the following is an example of possible foreshadowing of a violent end for the Arab?
(a) Daru living alone in the schoolhouse
(b) Daru waking up the Arab who is frightened
(c) Daru putting on a hunting jacket over his sweater
(d) Daru throwing pebbles in the snow

4. What does Daru do after he leaves the Arab and walks into the next room?
(a) Makes more tea
(b) Leaves the schoolhouse
(c) Lies on the couch
(d) Builds a fire

5. Which of the following descriptors could be not used to best describe the setting around the schoolhouse?
(a) Bereft
(b) Barren
(c) Deserted
(d) Crowded

Short Answer Questions

1. What season does the story take place?

2. What does Daru find as he finds his way back to the schoolhouse after hearing sounds?

3. How long did Balducci tell Daru it took him and the Arab to make the trek to the schoolhouse in the snow?

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

5. Which of the following would be the best synonym for the term secluded?

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