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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. In "Saba's Story," who was Logar once invaded by?

2. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Convenience Store Clerk?

3. In "The Parable of the Goats," which mountain range is the story set near?

4. In "The Parable of the Goats," where does Billy land when he ejects from his plane?

5. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," where does Dully's mother travel with him for help?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who finds out why Agha really wants the narrator to come to Afghanistan in "Saba's Story"?

2. What happens to Billy in "Parable of the Goats" after the goat comes into his pit?

3. What is Billy Casteel known for in "Parable of the Goats"?

4. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," what animal does Dully turn into?

5. In "Saba's Story," who was the original Saba?

6. What do Billy's military friends do to avenge his death in "Parable of the Goats"?

7. What does Agha find while looking for the gold nugget in "Saba's Story"?

8. What does Bubugul bring to the pit to put into it with Billy in "Parable of the Goats"?

9. What format is the story "Occupational Hazards" told in?

10. How does Billy actually die in "Parable of the Goats"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Kochai convey Mirwais's hopes that he can somehow change his family's tragic past in "Playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Kochai chose to write "Occupational Hazards" in the format of a type of resume, and how does this structure potentially impact a reader's experience of this story? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Kochai treat the topic of financial hardship, especially among immigrant families in America, throughout this collection? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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