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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the main duties involving in the first entry in In "Occupational Hazards"?
(a) Flying a plane.
(b) Preparing food.
(c) Driving a truck.
(d) Herding and caring for sheep.

2. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," what animal does Dully turn into?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A cat.
(d) A dog.

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

4. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who does Dully's father ask his mother if she has asked for help about Dully?
(a) Hajji Hotak.
(b) The Imam.
(c) Ricky.
(d) Helen.

5. In "The Parable of the Goats," who holds Bubugul's fate in his hands?
(a) Rishin.
(b) Hajji.
(c) Ali.
(d) Azrael.

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

7. In "Saba's Story," what does Saba say when the narrator asks her for her version of the parrot story?
(a) No.
(b) Agha's version is the truth.
(c) Why ruin Agha's version with the truth?
(d) She will tell him some other time.

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

9. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Newspaper Deliveryman?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Canada.
(c) California.
(d) Florida.

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

11. In "The Parable of the Goats," who is Merzagul's wife?
(a) Talwasa.
(b) Bubugul.
(c) Hiro.
(d) Helen.

12. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Convenience Store Clerk?
(a) Miami.
(b) Chicago.
(c) San Lorenzo.
(d) Butte.

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

14. In "The Parable of the Goats," which mountain range is the story set near?
(a) The Smokies.
(b) The Black Mountains.
(c) The Falls.
(d) The Cascades.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Saba's Story," what problems does Agha have?

2. In "The Parable of the Goats," what does Billy find on his wound when he comes to?

3. In "Saba's Story," who is one of the narrator's brothers who often handles problems?

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

5. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who is the Imam's third wife?

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