View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Saba's Story," who became "Ts"?
(a) Some of Masoomai's sons.
(b) Hajji.
(c) Henry.
(d) Richard.

2. In "The Parable of the Goats," what rank is the person whose plane is shot down?
(a) Second Lieutenant.
(b) Colonel.
(c) First Class Seargant.
(d) First Lieutenant.

3. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," what sound does Dully make speaking as a monkey?
(a) He can speak just the same as he can as a human.
(b) A warbling sound.
(c) A sqeak.
(d) A growl.

4. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," what does Dully do that is ethically dubious at his university?
(a) Harass a co-worker.
(b) Steal food.
(c) Impersonate a different professor.
(d) Plagiarize.

5. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," where does Dully's mother travel with him for help?
(a) Toronot.
(b) Miami.
(c) Afghanistan.
(d) Ludwig.

6. In "Occupational Hazards," what is one nickname of the Grade School Student in the second section?
(a) Alo's Wolf.
(b) Farwig.
(c) Mitch.
(d) Hedri.

7. In "Saba's Story," who is one of the narrator's brothers who often handles problems?
(a) Hajji.
(b) Richard.
(c) Henry.
(d) Mor.

8. In "The Parable of the Goats," where does Merzagul place Billy when he brings Billy home?
(a) The fireside.
(b) A pit.
(c) The spare bedroom.
(d) The doghouse.

9. In "The Parable of the Goats," what kind of animal does Merzagul watch over?
(a) Rats.
(b) Cats.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Goats.

10. In "Saba's Story," who is Agha's mother?
(a) Miriam.
(b) Helen.
(c) Athai.
(d) Renee.

11. In "The Parable of the Goats," what does Merzagul tell the neighbors they can do with Billy?
(a) Feed him.
(b) Pray for him.
(c) Whatever they want, but not psychological torture.
(d) Kill him.

12. In "Saba's Story," where does Agha travel to try to find buried treasure?
(a) Afghanistan.
(b) Kuwait.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Pakistan.

13. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," where does Dully live with his family?
(a) Wisconsin.
(b) Florida.
(c) Illinois.
(d) California.

14. In "Occupational Hazards," where does the person whose life is being recorded go with an allotment of cash?
(a) Butte.
(b) Toronto.
(c) Kabul.
(d) Miami.

15. In "Saba's Story," what does Agha find buried in Afghanistan?
(a) A metal detector.
(b) A Russian "green parrot" mine.
(c) A bar of old chocolate.
(d) A ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Parable of the Goats," what does Billy eventually transform into?

2. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who is the hero of legend?

3. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone an Assembly Line Worker?

4. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who is Shakao's favorite cousin?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 404 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample