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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 the schoolhouse to Tinguit?
(a) 10 kilometers
(b) 3 kilometers
(c) 15 kilometers
(d) 20 kilometers

2. When Daru looks back toward the Arab a second time, what does he see?
(a) The Arab walking toward the Nomads
(b) Balducci heading toward the Arab
(c) The Arab walking toward Tinguit
(d) The Arab staring at him

3. What does Daru do while the Arab washes up?
(a) Tidies up his bedroom
(b) Washes the dishes
(c) Loads his guns with ammunition
(d) Reads

4. How many students are still in Daru's classroom as the two men approach?
(a) 0
(b) 10
(c) 2
(d) 5

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Daru feel after reading the message on the blackboard?

2. Which of the following did not occur during the drought?

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

4. What does Daru tell the Arab to do in his own language?

5. What do the words on the blackboard say?

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