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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 does Daru tell the Arab to do in his own language?
2. What does Daru not want to do?
3. How many workers are there to patrol the entire territory and keep it safe?
4. What increases overnight?
5. What does Daru collect for the journey they will be taking?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is a protagonist and who is the protagonist of this story?
2. What suggestion does Balducci make to Daru?
3. What does the end of the Arab's freedom cause in Daru?
4. What imagery reminds the readers of the setting?
5. Why is Daru no longer a part of a community of men?
6. When will the villagers return to the schoolhouse?
7. What does the imagery of increasing the wind cause?
8. Describe the setting near the schoolhouse.
9. What does the sense of anticipation in the reader mimic?
10. Why is it appropriate that Daru dressed like a hunter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss what symbolism the author may use in this story. Include specific examples from the story to support your conclusions as related to symbolism.
Essay Topic 2
Daru is having a difficult time deciding whether or not to take the Arab to the police headquarters. Why do you think he is having a difficult time making this decision? Would you feel the same way as Daru? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Write in diary format how Daru must be feeling throughout the text. Include entries for each major event from the story. Use information from the text to ensure your accounts are accurate.
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