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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. Who would be waiting for the Arab in the East?

3. How many students are still in Daru's classroom as the two men approach?

4. Who is considered the protagonist of this story?

5. What does Daru do after he leaves the Arab and walks into the next room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Balducci tell Daru is their destination?

2. What does Balducci tell Daru that surprises him?

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

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

5. What two things is Daru torn between which causes him frustration?

6. When will the villagers return to the schoolhouse?

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

8. Describe the setting near the schoolhouse.

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

10. What imagery reminds the readers of the setting?

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 asks if the prisoner speaks French and is told he does not. Imagine that Daru was unable to speak Arabic. How could the two characters communicate throughout the remainder of the story? Describe how they would communicate and how specific events of the story might be different if Daru could not communicate through language with the Arab.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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