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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: pp 1 - 10 .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What word is used to describe what Khosrove does to stop anyone from talking?
(a) Yelling.
(b) Humiliating.
(c) Scolding.
(d) Roaring.

3. What is Aram's cousin's name?
(a) Maron.
(b) Mourad.
(c) Arak.
(d) Khosrove.

4. What language does Mourad speak to Aram at the start of "The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse"?
(a) Greek.
(b) English.
(c) Arabic.
(d) Armenian.

5. What phrase does Aram use to describe his family's financial status?
(a) Deep-pocketed.
(b) Dirt poor.
(c) Filthy rich.
(d) Poverty stricken.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aram say his family is famous for?

2. How does the narrator describe the time period when the story takes place?

3. What does Aram say his "first longings" (4) were after seeing Mourad and the horse?

4. What word does Aram use at times when discussing his family?

5. What does Mourad say when Aram asks if he will have a chance to ride the horse alone as well?

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