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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 throw into the snow and watch sink?
(a) Ties
(b) Pebbles
(c) Food
(d) Guns

2. What increases overnight?
(a) Temperature
(b) Wind
(c) Rain
(d) Snow

3. How many students are still in Daru's classroom as the two men approach?
(a) 2
(b) 10
(c) 0
(d) 5

4. How many workers are there to patrol the entire territory and keep it safe?
(a) 14
(b) 12
(c) 13
(d) 15

5. What is there talk of in the area, which requires Balducci to return right away?
(a) A murder
(b) A new blizzard
(c) An attack on the schoolhouse
(d) A revolt

Short Answer Questions

1. What season does the story take place?

2. How did Balducci leave the schoolhouse?

3. What does the Arab ask Daru?

4. Who is considered the protagonist of this story?

5. How does Daru feel after reading the message on the blackboard?

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