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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Pp. 10 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the time period when the story takes place?
(a) The good old days.
(b) The olden days.
(c) The days of my youth.
(d) The days of yore.

2. What does John Byro tell Aram's mother about his horse after the boys return it?
(a) He says the horse is weak and frail.
(b) He says he is sure her son stole the horse.
(c) He says the police are searching for the horse thief.
(d) He says the horse is stronger and more well behaved.

3. What does Aram feel sure of about his family when he wonders how Mourad got the horse?
(a) He is sure most people in his family are as crazy as Mourad.
(b) He is sure most people in his family would steal.
(c) He is sure most people in his family could afford a horse.
(d) He is sure no one is his family would ever steal.

4. How is Mourad's father described?
(a) Maniacal.
(b) Illogical.
(c) Practical.
(d) Comical.

5. What does Aram's mother say about Khosrove after he storms away during Byro's visit?
(a) He is a fool.
(b) He's not so bad.
(c) He has such a temper.
(d) He has a gentle heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mourad respond when Aram asks how long ago he stole the horse?

2. Where does Aram go after John Byro leaves his house?

3. What adjective is used to describe Khosrove's hair?

4. How long does Mourad ride the horse before returning to Aram?

5. How long had it been since John Byro had seen his horse?

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