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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the former owner of the land where Mourad and Aram bring the horse?
(a) Fetvajian.
(b) Felix.
(c) Finneas.
(d) Friederich.

2. What does Khosrove say they all lost when Byro speaks of his horse?
(a) Their families.
(b) Their homeland.
(c) Their wealth.
(d) Their horses.

3. Where does Aram go after John Byro leaves his house?
(a) Khosrove's house.
(b) Byro's farm.
(c) The barbershop.
(d) Mourad's house.

4. What does Mourad tell Aram about the horse while they are walking home after they rode it?
(a) Mourad tells Aram that he has been riding the horse since he was young.
(b) Mourad tells Aram that the horse was good from the start.
(c) Mourad tells Aram that the horse had run away from its owner.
(d) Mourad tells Aram that training the horse was not easy.

5. What does Mourad say when Aram asks what they will do with the horse?
(a) He says they will confess to John Byro what they did.
(b) He says they will leave him there and hope he finds his way home.
(c) He says they will either hide him or return him the next day.
(d) He says he will ask his father for advice.

6. What does Mourad tell Aram about his relationship with the horse?
(a) Mourad tells Aram that it is a simple and honest relationship.
(b) Mourad tells Aram he is in full control of the horse.
(c) Mourad tells Aram you have to be rough with a horse to get it to listen.
(d) Mourad tells Aram that it is like a father and son relationship.

7. What does Byro speak about when he is at Aram's house?
(a) His stolen horse.
(b) His home country.
(c) His aching body.
(d) His new barn.

8. What is the longest amount of time Mourad says they should keep the horse?
(a) Forever.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 2 years.

9. What words is used to describe the breakfast Aram ate when he returned home?
(a) Hot.
(b) Light.
(c) Filling.
(d) Hearty.

10. What does Khosrove say when Byro mentions the cost of his horse?
(a) You got ripped off.
(b) I spit on money.
(c) That was a good deal.
(d) Pay no attention to it.

11. What does Khosrove say to Byro about the body pains he complains of?
(a) He tells him to see a doctor.
(b) He says he understands for he has pain too.
(c) He tells him to have a drink and forget it.
(d) He tells him not to pay attention to it.

12. How long do Mourad and Aram ride the horse every day before bumping into John Byro?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 1 year.

13. What does Aram's mother say about Khosrove after he storms away during Byro's visit?
(a) He is a fool.
(b) He has such a temper.
(c) He has a gentle heart.
(d) He's not so bad.

14. What does Khosrove says when Byro mentions how far he walked to reach them?
(a) You have legs.
(b) You poor thing.
(c) You should have called a taxi.
(d) I would have picked you up.

15. What does Aram do as soon as he returns home?
(a) He eats.
(b) He takes a nap.
(c) He reads a book.
(d) He tells his mother what they did.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mourad respond when Aram asks how long ago he stole the horse?

2. What does Mourad tell John Byro the name of his horse is?

3. How long does Aram suggest Mourad keep the horse so he can learn to ride it?

4. Why does Byro say Khosrove would not understand his need for a horse?

5. Under what type of tree is Mourad nursing a bird back to health?

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