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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Daru tell the Arab when he wakes him up?
(a) Run away
(b) Stay right here
(c) Let's eat breakfast
(d) Don't be afraid

2. What is the name of the village nearest the schoolhouse?
(a) Gendarme
(b) El Ameur
(c) Tadjad
(d) Desert Plateau

3. Who is considered the protagonist of this story?
(a) Arab
(b) El Ameur
(c) Balducci
(d) Daru

4. Who is expected to take the Arab to these destinations?
(a) Balducci
(b) He is to travel alone
(c) El Ameur
(d) Daru

5. What crime has the Arab committed?
(a) Stole from his cousin
(b) Stole from his wife
(c) Killed his cousin
(d) Killed his wife

Short Answer Questions

1. Which direction does the Arab finally choose?

2. What lies in the southern direction when the plateau slopes?

3. How many students are still in Daru's classroom as the two men approach?

4. Where does Daru show the Arab after breakfast?

5. What do the words on the blackboard say?

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