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

2. In "The Parable of the Goats," who takes Billy home?
(a) Bubugul.
(b) Merzagul.
(c) Helen.
(d) Rishin.

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

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) The Imam.
(b) Ricky.
(c) Helen.
(d) Hajji Hotak.

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

6. 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.

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

8. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Plumber's Assistant?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Lindy.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Farmington.

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

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

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

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

13. In "The Parable of the Goats," what is Billy known for?
(a) HIs cooking skills.
(b) Flying bombing missions.
(c) His first-aid knowledge.
(d) How fast he runs.

14. In "Saba's Story," who wandered in the Black Mountains, so legend has it?
(a) Marshall.
(b) Richi.
(c) Fabric.
(d) Nikeh.

15. In "The Parable of the Goats," what happens when Billy reaches out to the goat?
(a) Nothing.
(b) It licks him.
(c) It kicks him.
(d) It bites him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose plane is shot down in In "The Parable of the Goats"?

2. In "The Parable of the Goats," where does Merzagul place Billy when he brings Billy home?

3. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," where does Dully get taken after he and his mother are separated?

4. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who is Dully's mother?

5. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who does Shakako go to for help with Dully?

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