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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 Daru collect for the journey they will be taking?

2. What does the Arab ask Daru if he is?

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

4. How does Daru feel after reading the message on the blackboard?

5. To what city is the Arab to be taken?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Daru's decision shows that Daru feels that what is more important than the crimes committed by an individual?

3. How does Daru feel about living in the desert region?

4. What does Daru say about this surprising order?

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

6. Why is it appropriate that Daru dressed like a hunter?

7. How is isolation portrayed by the setting?

8. How does Daru feel about the silence at the schoolhouse?

9. What suggestion does Balducci make to Daru?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing why Daru would feel so alone at the end of the story considering he is in an area he loves. Use information from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Do you believe it is fair that Daru is held ultimately responsible for the decision made by the Arab? Support your belief.

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