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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Saba's Story," how many sons does Agha have?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

2. In "Saba's Story," who was the original Saba?
(a) Agha's mother.
(b) Agha's half-sister.
(c) Agha's wife.
(d) Agha's cousin.

3. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who is Shakao's favorite cousin?
(a) Miriam.
(b) Helen.
(c) Athai.
(d) Razia.

4. In "Saba's Story," what problems does Agha have?
(a) Diabetes and cancer.
(b) Nerve damage, depression, and insomnia.
(c) Multiple Sclerosis and a broken leg.
(d) Cancer and nerve damage.

5. In "Occupational Hazards," where is the person whose life is being recorded a Merchant's Assistant?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Mandai.
(c) Toronto.
(d) Butte.

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

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

8. 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 sqeak.
(c) A growl.
(d) A warbling sound.

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

10. In "The Parable of the Goats," what does Billy eventually transform into?
(a) A cat.
(b) A raccoon.
(c) A goat.
(d) A dog.

11. In "Saba's Story," when does Agha's family move to America?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1982.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1992.

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

13. In "Saba's Story," who arranges for the refund from the travel agent?
(a) Agha.
(b) Miriam.
(c) Mor.
(d) Zima.

14. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who is Dully's mother?
(a) Athai.
(b) Helen.
(c) Miriam.
(d) Shakako.

15. In "Saba's Story," what does Nikeh bury?
(a) A gold nugget.
(b) A diamond.
(c) An emerald.
(d) A mine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Saba's Story," where is Agha's old village?

2. In "The Parable of the Goats," where does Billy land when he ejects from his plane?

3. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," what does Dully do that is ethically dubious at his university?

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

5. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," where does Dully's mother travel with him for help?

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