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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Arab ask Daru?

2. What is Daru armed with in the schoolhouse?

3. Where did Daru request to be stationed after the war?

4. What crime has the Arab committed?

5. Daru offers the Arab how much money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What imagery reminds the readers of the setting?

2. How can Daru tell that one of the two men approaching the schoolhouse knows the region well?

3. Why is Daru surprised he is bothered by the presence of the stranger in his room?

4. What type of imagery is prevalent throughout the story?

5. When Daru gets up from lying on the couch what did he hope?

6. What does Daru's life resemble?

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

8. How does Daru offer the Arab his freedom?

9. Who is held ultimately responsible for the final result?

10. When will the villagers return to the schoolhouse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what you think life would be life for Daru living in such a remote small schoolhouse. Be sure to include details from the story to support your description.

Essay Topic 2

Daru gives the Arab two choices. Would you do the same thing? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Emotions are referred to throughout the story, though neither of the characters directly discuss how they are feeling with each other. Do you think this writing style works with this story? Support your opinion.

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