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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Daru tell Balducci he would deny?
(a) That the prisoner was restrained
(b) That the prisoner was ever left with him
(c) That Balducci was ever at the schoolhouse
(d) That Balducci said there would be a revolt

2. What lies in the eastern direction when the plateau slopes?
(a) Tinguit itself
(b) Low plain with a few trees
(c) The schoolhouse
(d) Outcropping of rocks and a chaotic looking landscape

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

4. Which direction does the Arab finally choose?
(a) Home
(b) Nomads
(c) Schoolhouse
(d) Prison

5. How far of a walk is it to Tinguit?
(a) 2 hours
(b) 3 hours
(c) 1 hour
(d) 1 and 1/2 hours

Short Answer Questions

1. Many of Daru's students are from what type of family?

2. What question does Daru ask the Arab before bed?

3. In what geographical region is the schoolhouse located?

4. What does Daru think he hears around the schoolhouse during the night?

5. Where does Daru put the gun when he is cooking?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the imagery of increasing the wind cause?

2. Why have the villagers stopped coming to the schoolhouse?

3. How does Daru feel as he thinks about Balducci as he remembers him while waiting for the Arab to awaken?

4. What type of story could this be considered?

5. How does Daru know the Arab does not fall asleep immediately?

6. What feeling does Daru have upon learning what crime the Arab is accused of committing?

7. Describe how the character Balducci looks.

8. When will the villagers return to the schoolhouse?

9. Describe how the character the Arab looks.

10. How is isolation portrayed by the character Daru?

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