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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Daru tell Balducci he would deny?

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

3. Who is expected to take the Arab to these destinations?

4. Who would be waiting for the Arab in the East?

5. Which direction does the Arab finally choose?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Daru do when the Arab begins to speak after he has offered him two choices?

2. Describe how the character Balducci looks.

3. How is isolation portrayed by the character Daru?

4. Why does Daru feel heavy hearted as he looks back at the Arab on his way back to the schoolhouse?

5. When will the villagers return to the schoolhouse?

6. What happens when Daru wakens the Arab?

7. What does Daru say about this surprising order?

8. What does Balducci tell Daru that surprises him?

9. Who is held ultimately responsible for the final result?

10. Where was Daru part of a community of men?

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

Do you believe it is fair that Daru is held ultimately responsible for the decision made by the Arab? Support your belief.

Essay Topic 3

What conclusions can be drawn about the morality of the Arab from this story? Support your conclusions with specific examples from the text.

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