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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 happens when Billy reaches out to the goat?
(a) Nothing.
(b) It licks him.
(c) It bites him.
(d) It kicks him.

2. In "The Parable of the Goats," where does Billy go with the other goats?
(a) Tunnels and worlds in the ground.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Peshawar.
(d) Berlin.

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

4. In "Occupational Hazards," who says school is for Communists?
(a) Watal.
(b) Mirwais.
(c) Hajji Alo.
(d) Athai.

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

6. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who is the hero of legend?
(a) Rishin.
(b) Bibi.
(c) Athai.
(d) Hajji Hotak.

7. Whose plane is shot down in In "The Parable of the Goats"?
(a) Bubugul's.
(b) Merzagul's.
(c) Billy Casteel's.
(d) Haimes's.

8. In "Occupational Hazards," where does the narration start?
(a) Logar.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Butte Montana.
(d) New York City.

9. 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.

10. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," when does Dully become a monkey?
(a) When he touches the goat.
(b) When he eats the grape.
(c) When he crosses the path of his mother's janamaz.
(d) When he drinks milk.

11. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who in Shakao's family have died in the war?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her two brothers.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her father.

12. Where and when is someone unemployed in In "Occupational Hazards?"
(a) 2010, Butte.
(b) 2012, Chicago.
(c) 2000, Miami.
(d) 2007, West Sacramento.

13. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Stone Breaker?
(a) Montana.
(b) Miami.
(c) Pakistan.
(d) Toronto.

14. What year does "Occupational Hazards" start in?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1988.
(c) 1934.
(d) 1966.

15. In "The Parable of the Goats," what hits Billy's plane?
(a) The bow.
(b) The angel.
(c) The arrow.
(d) Merzagul's father's scimitar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Saba's Story," who does the original Saba marry?

2. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Newspaper Deliveryman?

3. In "The Parable of the Goats," who are Billy's friends in the military?

4. In "The Parable of the Goats," what kind of animal does Merzagul watch over?

5. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who does Dully's father ask his mother if she has asked for help about Dully?

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