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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "The Parable of the Goats," who are Billy's friends in the military?
(a) The Rat Pack.
(b) The Fillingers.
(c) The Spies.
(d) The Milkers.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Saba's Story," who is Agha's mother?

3. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Convenience Store Clerk?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Dully's mother take him when he turns into an animal in "The Tale of Dully's Reversion"?

2. What are some of the difficulties of the family when they first move to America in "Occupational Hazards"?

3. Why is Bubugul still alive?

4. In "Saba's Story," what does Agha think is buried in Afghanistan?

5. What does Bubugul bring to the pit to put into it with Billy in "Parable of the Goats"?

6. How does Mor get the refund for the narrator's plane ticket in "Saba's Story"?

7. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," what animal does Dully turn into?

8. In "Saba's Story," who was the original Saba?

9. How does Billy actually die in "Parable of the Goats"?

10. In "Parable of the Goats," why does Billy's plane crash?

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