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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following would be the best antonym for the term boulder?
(a) Quarry
(b) Pebble
(c) Bedrock
(d) Limestone

2. What does Daru tell the Arab to do in his own language?
(a) Stay
(b) Go
(c) Wait
(d) Leave

3. Which of the following is not something Daru has in the schoolhouse?
(a) Small couch
(b) Well
(c) Weekly supply of water and food
(d) Painted shelves

4. What is Daru armed with in the schoolhouse?
(a) Rifle
(b) Knife
(c) Handgun
(d) Shotgun

5. What does the Arab say his cousin did?
(a) Ran away
(b) Attacked his wife
(c) Hurt him
(d) Left him behind

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Daru hold out for the Arab?

2. Which of the following is the best definition for forlorn?

3. What does the Arab ask Daru?

4. How are two men who are coming to visit the schoolhouse traveling?

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

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