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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which type of imagery is prevalent throughout this short story?

2. Which of the following could be a synonym for fate?

3. Which of the following words has both a prefix and a suffix?

4. Which of the following is a definition for moral?

5. Which character stares out the window at a starless sky?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Write an essay describing how Daru must feel after reading the threat left on his chalkboard. Support why you believe he would feel that way with details.

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