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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 someone a Reaper?
(a) Peshawar.
(b) Ripol.
(c) Deh-Naw, Logar.
(d) Baghdad.

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

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

4. In "Saba's Story," who is one of the narrator's brothers who often handles problems?
(a) Henry.
(b) Hajji.
(c) Richard.
(d) Mor.

5. In "The Parable of the Goats," what kind of animal does Merzagul watch over?
(a) Cats.
(b) Goats.
(c) Rats.
(d) Dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Parable of the Goats," what does Merzagul tell the neighbors they can do with Billy?

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

3. In "The Parable of the Goats," what happens when Billy reaches out to the goat?

4. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who is the hero of legend?

5. In "Saba's Story," how does Saba's granddaughter's Saba's parents die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Billy's military friends do to avenge his death in "Parable of the Goats"?

2. What format is the story "Occupational Hazards" told in?

3. How does the family's life in "Occupational Hazards" change after moving to America?

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

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

6. In "Saba's Story," What does Agha think the gold nugget may have been used for?

7. Why is Bubugul still alive?

8. What animals are attracted to Merzagul that he takes care of in "Parable of the Goats"?

9. What do the young children in "Waiting for Gulbuddin" role-play?

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

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