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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Pp. 10 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first reason Aram finds Mourad's possession of a horse hard to believe?
(a) He did not know Mourad could ride a horse.
(b) He thought Mourad was scared of horses.
(c) His family is too poor to buy a horse.
(d) He had never seen a real horse before.

2. Who wrote "The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse"?
(a) Aram Mourad.
(b) William Saroyan.
(c) Mourad Saroyan.
(d) Saroyan Arak.

3. What does Aram say his family is famous for?
(a) Their honesty.
(b) Their dishonesty.
(c) Their arguing.
(d) Their cooking.

4. How long does Aram suggest Mourad keep the horse so he can learn to ride it?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 3 months.

5. What do the people who visit Aram's house the afternoon he rode the horse come for?
(a) Brandy and cigarettes.
(b) Sandwiches and milk.
(c) Coffee and cigarettes.
(d) Coffee and donuts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mourad bring the horse after they were done riding him?

2. What street does Arame live on?

3. What does Mourad say when Aram asks what they will do with the horse?

4. How long does it take for Mourad and Aram to find the horse?

5. How old does Mourad tell Aram he will be when he can better handle a horse?

(see the answer key)

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