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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of this story?

2. If the Arab choices the south, what will he be subjected to?

3. Which of the following is an antonym of ignorance?

4. Which of the following is the best definition for theme?

5. Which of the following does not cause Daru to feel torn about the Arab?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What conclusions can be drawn about the morality of the Arab from this story? Support your conclusions with specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Daru is faced with a decision in this story. Discuss this decision and how you would respond given the same set of circumstances. Use information from the story to support why you would make the choices you discuss.

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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