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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In "Saba's Story," who wandered in the Black Mountains, so legend has it?
2. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," who in Shakao's family have died in the war?
3. In "Occupational Hazards," where is the person whose life is being recorded a High School Student?
4. In "The Parable of the Goats," who is the village elderwoman?
5. In "Saba's Story," what does Nikeh bury?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "Saba's Story," What does Agha think the gold nugget may have been used for?
2. What animals are attracted to Merzagul that he takes care of in "Parable of the Goats"?
3. What is Billy Casteel known for in "Parable of the Goats"?
4. What does Merzagul invite the neighborhood to do with Billy in "Parable of the Goats"?
5. What format is the story "Occupational Hazards" told in?
6. What happens to Billy in "Parable of the Goats" after the goat comes into his pit?
7. What do the young children in "Waiting for Gulbuddin" role-play?
8. Where does Dully's mother take him when he turns into an animal in "The Tale of Dully's Reversion"?
9. How does Billy actually die in "Parable of the Goats"?
10. Why is Bubugul still alive?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Kochai convey Mirwais's hopes that he can somehow change his family's tragic past in "Playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
How does Kochai treat the topic of revenge in the story "The Parable of the Goats"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
In "The Parable of the Goats," how does Kochai treat the topic of the impact of the American occupation of Afghanistan and its effects on Afghanis? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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