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

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

3. In "The Parable of the Goats," what does Billy save for later on his first night in the pit?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Apples.
(c) Oranges.
(d) Beef.

4. In "The Parable of the Goats," what does the father throw into the sky?
(a) His gold ring.
(b) His bow.
(c) His arrow.
(d) His father's scimitar.

5. In "Occupational Hazards," what is one nickname of the Grade School Student in the second section?
(a) Hedri.
(b) Alo's Wolf.
(c) Farwig.
(d) Mitch.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Saba's Story," where does Agha travel to try to find buried treasure?

2. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Stone Breaker?

3. In "Occupational Hazards," where is someone a Plumber's Assistant?

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

5. In "Saba's Story," when does Agha's family move to America?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens to the family patriarch after many years working in America in "Occupational Harzards"?

5. Why is Bubugul still alive?

6. What does Merzagul invite the neighborhood to do with Billy in "Parable of the Goats"?

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

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

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

10. What happens to Billy in "Parable of the Goats" after the goat comes into his pit?

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