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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 "Occupational Hazards," where does the person whose life is being recorded go with an allotment of cash?
2. In "Saba's Story," what does Saba say when the narrator asks her for her version of the parrot story?
3. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," where does Dully's mother travel with him for help?
4. In "Saba's Story," what is the narrator's name?
5. In "The Tale of Dully's Reversion," where does Dully get taken after he and his mother are separated?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Billy actually die in "Parable of the Goats"?
2. What does Bubugul bring to the pit to put into it with Billy in "Parable of the Goats"?
3. How does the family's life in "Occupational Hazards" change after moving to America?
4. What animals are attracted to Merzagul that he takes care of in "Parable of the Goats"?
5. In "Saba's Story," what does Agha think is buried in Afghanistan?
6. What are some of the difficulties of the family when they first move to America in "Occupational Hazards"?
7. Who first finds Billy unconscious in the tree in "Parable of the Goats"?
8. What happens to Billy in "Parable of the Goats" after the goat comes into his pit?
9. How does Mor get the refund for the narrator's plane ticket in "Saba's Story"?
10. In "Saba's Story," who was the original Saba?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Kochai explain Yusuf's and Amima's sense of service in Kabul in "Return to Sender," even in the face of the terrible challenges they face and the ultimate tragedy they experience? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
How does Kochai describe different settings in Afghanistan (Kabul, Logar) 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 treat the topic of financial hardship, especially among immigrant families in America, throughout this collection? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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