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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. Where does Daru show the Arab after breakfast?

2. What does Daru do while the Arab washes up?

3. What crime has the Arab committed?

4. How far of a walk is it to Tinguit?

5. How long did the men walk before they stopped to rest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Daru give to the students of the poor families when they come to the school?

2. Why does Daru hope the Arab had fled the schoolhouse?

3. What does Daru explain will happen if the Arab chooses the southern route?

4. Why is Daru no longer a part of a community of men?

5. Why does Balducci warn Daru to keep his gun close?

6. How does the Arab walk behind Balducci?

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

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

9. What concerns Daru about traveling with the Arab?

10. When will the villagers return to the schoolhouse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daru is having a difficult time deciding whether or not to take the Arab to the police headquarters. Why do you think he is having a difficult time making this decision? Would you feel the same way as Daru? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

As Daru heads home, he is uncertain, but then he becomes sure in his decision. Why do you think he becomes more certain in his decision? Use information from the text to support your conclusions.

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