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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not something Daru has in the schoolhouse?
(a) Well
(b) Weekly supply of water and food
(c) Small couch
(d) Painted shelves

2. Which type of imagery is prevalent throughout this short story?
(a) Happiness
(b) Anger
(c) Isolation
(d) Terror

3. What does Daru collect for the journey they will be taking?
(a) Candles
(b) Guns
(c) Food
(d) Clothing

4. Which direction did the two men head after they were finished with their rest?
(a) East
(b) South
(c) West
(d) North

5. Which of the following words describes past tense?
(a) Avoid
(b) Threatening
(c) Walked
(d) Expresses

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Daru ask the Arab before bed?

2. Why prevents the Arab from taking the tea from Daru at first?

3. The author compares the Daru's life to that of a what?

4. What is there talk of in the area, which requires Balducci to return right away?

5. What does Daru find as he finds his way back to the schoolhouse after hearing sounds?

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