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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 arranges for the refund from the travel agent?
2. In "Saba's Story," who is Agha's mother?
3. In "The Parable of the Goats," what does Billy save for later on his first night in the pit?
4. In "Saba's Story," what does Saba say when the narrator asks her for her version of the parrot story?
5. In "Saba's Story," What does Agha use to try to find the treasure in Afghanistan?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," what animal does Dully turn into?
2. What do the young children in "Waiting for Gulbuddin" role-play?
3. What animals are attracted to Merzagul that he takes care of in "Parable of the Goats"?
4. How does Billy actually die in "Parable of the Goats"?
5. What are some of the difficulties of the family when they first move to America in "Occupational Hazards"?
6. What is Billy Casteel known for in "Parable of the Goats"?
7. Why is Bubugul still alive?
8. In "Saba's Story," What does Agha think the gold nugget may have been used for?
9. Where does Dully's mother take him when he turns into an animal in "The Tale of Dully's Reversion"?
10. What happens to the family patriarch after many years working in America in "Occupational Harzards"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why does Dully become such a beloved figure among insurgents following his transformation to becoming a monkey in "The Tale of Dully's Reversion"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
In general, how does Kochai explain the options, opportunities, and challenges facing women living in Afghanistan throughout this collection? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
How does Kochai represent the lives of Afghan men - older and younger - who immigrate to America throughout this collection? Write an essay explaining your answers.
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