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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. What does Aram say Mourad was considered the natural descendant of?
(a) Khosrove.
(b) Zorab.
(c) The crazy streak.
(d) The intelligent streak.

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

3. What time does the narrator's cousin arrive at his home at the start of "The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse"?
(a) 4 a.m.
(b) 4 p.m.
(c) 5 a.m.
(d) 5 p.m.

4. Where is Khosrove when his son runs to tell him some urgent news?
(a) The barbershop.
(b) The barn.
(c) The tavern.
(d) Aram's house.

5. How does Aram describe the air while first riding the horse?
(a) New and lovely to breathe.
(b) Cool and refreshing.
(c) Thick and difficult to breathe.
(d) Warm and stifling.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aram's cousin wake him up at the start of "The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse"?

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

3. What happens to Aram after just a short time of riding the horse?

4. What is one of the reasons Aram thinks that what Mourad did is not really stealing?

5. What does Mourad tell Aram he must do if he wants to ride the horse?

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