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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Parable of the Goats," what major life change does Merzagul make that increases his vigor?
(a) He becomes a shah.
(b) He becomes a farmer.
(c) He becomes a vegetarian.
(d) He becomes a runner.

2. In "Occupational Hazards," when is the person whose life is being recorded a farmer?
(a) 1971 - 82.
(b) 1980 - 84.
(c) 1975 - 79.
(d) 1999 - 2001.

3. In "The Parable of the Goats," what does Billy save for later on his first night in the pit?
(a) Apples.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Oranges.
(d) Beef.

4. In "Saba's Story," who does Agha want the narrator to marry?
(a) Miriam.
(b) Bakhatwara.
(c) Helen.
(d) Saba's granddaughter, Saba.

5. In "Saba's Story," who was Logar once invaded by?
(a) The French.
(b) The English.
(c) The Germans.
(d) The Chinese.

6. 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.

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

8. In "Saba's Story," who tells Mor the real story about what Agha finds in Afghanistan?
(a) Miriam.
(b) Helen.
(c) Malang's wife.
(d) Athai.

9. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who is Dully's grandmother?
(a) Renee.
(b) Helen.
(c) Rishin.
(d) Bibi.

10. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Reaper?
(a) Baghdad.
(b) Peshawar.
(c) Deh-Naw, Logar.
(d) Ripol.

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

12. In "Occupational Hazards," where is the person whose life is being recorded a High School Student?
(a) Miami.
(b) Toronto.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Deh-Naw, Logar.

13. In "The Parable of the Goats," what does the father throw into the sky?
(a) His father's scimitar.
(b) His gold ring.
(c) His bow.
(d) His arrow.

14. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who does Shakako go to for help with Dully?
(a) Athai.
(b) Helen.
(c) Rahim.
(d) Hajji.

15. In "The Parable of the Goats," what does Bubugul bring to Billy?
(a) A dog.
(b) A goat.
(c) A stew.
(d) A woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Refugee?

2. In "The Parable of the Goats," who is the village elderwoman?

3. In "Occupational Hazards," where does the person whose life is being recorded go with an allotment of cash?

4. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Stone Breaker?

5. In "Saba's Story," who wandered in the Black Mountains, so legend has it?

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