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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the phrase, the Arab will obey nomad law, which word is an adjective?
(a) Arab
(b) The
(c) Nomad
(d) Law

2. Which character lies motionless in his cot with his eyes open?
(a) Arab
(b) Balducci
(c) Students
(d) Daru

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

4. Doctor is to diagnosis as soothsayer is to:
(a) Prediction
(b) Fortune Teller
(c) Gypsy
(d) Foreshadowing

5. Which word best describes Daru's feelings at turning the Arab over to the police?
(a) Terrified
(b) Angry
(c) Revolted
(d) Guilty

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

7. Which of the following would be the best definition for foreshadowing?
(a) Indicated by the shadow
(b) Indicated beforehand
(c) Indicated after
(d) Indicated during

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

9. What is the Daru in charge of as related to the Arab?
(a) His placement
(b) His choices
(c) His life
(d) His fate

10. Which of the following words describes past tense?
(a) Walked
(b) Threatening
(c) Expresses
(d) Avoid

11. Plateau is to flat land as basin is to:
(a) Hillside
(b) Mountain
(c) River
(d) Valley

12. In what year did the Algerian war referenced in this story take place?
(a) 1954
(b) 1945
(c) 1924
(d) 1812

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

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

15. The end of the Arab's freedom will cause which action definitely?
(a) Daru's unhappiness
(b) The war to begin
(c) Daru's return to the Army
(d) Return of Daru to isolation

Short Answer Questions

1. The author compares the Daru's life to that of a what?

2. Noun is to fate as adverb is to:

3. In this phrase, hunting jacket, the word hunting is an example of which part of speech?

4. Which of the following would be a synonym for violent?

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

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