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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far is it from El Ameur to the schoolhouse?
(a) 5 kilometers
(b) 4 kilometers
(c) 3 kilometers
(d) 2 kilometers

2. In what month does this story begin?
(a) November
(b) October
(c) September
(d) December

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

4. What surrounds Daru where he is now?
(a) Many people
(b) Lots of water
(c) Wheat fields
(d) Stones

5. Which of the following did not occur during the drought?
(a) Wheat supplies did not reach the school
(b) Earth was scorched
(c) Sheep died by the thousands
(d) Men died

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Daru hold out for the Arab?

3. Which of the following would be an antonym for chaotic?

4. Why is Daru no longer part of a shared community?

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

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