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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lies in the southern direction when the plateau slopes?
(a) Tinguit itself
(b) The schoolhouse
(c) Outcropping of rocks and a chaotic looking landscape
(d) Low plain with a few trees

2. As Balducci prepares to leave, what does he want to do that Daru tells him not to bother doing?
(a) Cleaning up the mess
(b) Tying the Arab's hands
(c) Handcuffing the Arab
(d) Making more tea

3. How far is it from El Ameur to the schoolhouse?
(a) 5 kilometers
(b) 4 kilometers
(c) 3 kilometers
(d) 2 kilometers

4. What does the Arab do in the middle of the night?
(a) Gets up and takes the gun
(b) Gets up and makes food
(c) Runs away
(d) Gets up and goes to the shed

5. Who does Daru think of as he looks out over the deserted land beyond the plateau?
(a) The police station
(b) His students
(c) Balducci
(d) The Arab

Short Answer Questions

1. How are two men who are coming to visit the schoolhouse traveling?

2. Many of Daru's students are from what type of family?

3. Which of the following did not occur during the drought?

4. What position does Daru hold?

5. When Daru returns back to the classroom, what is the Arab doing?

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