3. Which of the following is not a definition for decision?
(a) To make up one's mind
(b) To rule
(c) Making a judgment
(d) To defeat

4. Which of the following words has a prefix?
(a) Unable
(b) Greater
(c) Thoughtful
(d) Threatening

5. Who is the first character to suggest that a war is imminent?
(a) Balducci
(b) Daru
(c) Albert
(d) Arab

6. Which of the following is the best definition for forlorn?
(a) Hopeless
(b) Sad
(c) Hopeful
(d) Cheerful

7. Which of the following does not cause Daru to feel torn about the Arab?
(a) Just another man
(b) Nature of his crimes
(c) Part of humanity
(d) Commonality

8. Which of the following words is not a preposition?
(a) Puts
(b) Before
(c) On
(d) Above

9. The imagery of throwing pebbles in the snow reminds the reader of which story element?
(a) Events
(b) Characters
(c) Setting
(d) Plot

10. Which of the following is a definition for moral?
(a) Believable
(b) Must be done
(c) Principles of what is right
(d) Difficult decisions

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

12. Which of the following would not be an accurate description of Daru's lifestyle?
(a) Unschooled
(b) Lonely
(c) Thoughtful
(d) Scholarly

13. Which of the following would be the best synonym for the term secluded?
(a) Isolated
(b) Above
(c) Busy
(d) Accessible

14. The author expresses a paradox with which event in the story?
(a) The Arab sleeping in the schoolhouse with Daru
(b) Daru throwing pebbles in the snow
(c) The crime of murder in a schoolhouse
(d) The isolation of the schoolhouse

15. East is to low plains as south is to:
(a) Plateau
(b) Chaotic landscape
(c) Mountains
(d) Chaotic mountains