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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Daru feel about the journey in the morning?

2. What could be said is used by the author to represent the anxiousness of Daru?

3. Which of the following words is a compound word?

4. Plateau is to flat land as basin is to:

5. Throwing pebbles into the snow reminds the reader of which emotion feeling Daru is experiencing?

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

The Arab and Daru do not talk on the trip to the plateau much. Why don't you think they spend a lot of time talking? Use information from the text to support your conclusions.

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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