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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the people who visit Aram's house the afternoon he rode the horse come for?
(a) Sandwiches and milk.
(b) Coffee and cigarettes.
(c) Coffee and donuts.
(d) Brandy and cigarettes.

2. How long does it take for Mourad and Aram to find the horse?
(a) 6 hours.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 1 day.

3. What does Khosrove say to Byro about the body pains he complains of?
(a) He tells him not to pay attention to it.
(b) He says he understands for he has pain too.
(c) He tells him to have a drink and forget it.
(d) He tells him to see a doctor.

4. What does Khosrove say they all lost when Byro speaks of his horse?
(a) Their wealth.
(b) Their families.
(c) Their homeland.
(d) Their horses.

5. What type of bird is Mourad nursing back to health when Aram finds him outside his house?
(a) A chickadee.
(b) A goldfinch.
(c) A woodpecker.
(d) A robin.

6. What does Aram ask Mourad after he tells him he knows a place to hide the horse?
(a) He asks whose horse it is.
(b) He asks if he plans to hide it at his house.
(c) He asks where the place is.
(d) He asks how long ago he stole the horse.

7. Under what type of tree is Mourad nursing a bird back to health?
(a) A peach tree.
(b) A plum tree.
(c) An apple tree.
(d) A walnut tree.

8. Though Byro knows the horse looks just like his, why does he refuse to believe the boys stole it?
(a) Because they have plenty of money to buy their own horse.
(b) Because of their families reputation for honesty.
(c) Because he does not think they are smart enough to pull it off.
(d) Because his horse is so well behaved.

9. How much did the horse cost John Byro?
(a) $36.
(b) $16.
(c) $6.
(d) $60.

10. What does Khosrove say when Byro mentions the cost of his horse?
(a) I spit on money.
(b) That was a good deal.
(c) Pay no attention to it.
(d) You got ripped off.

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

12. What does Mourad tell Aram about his relationship with the horse?
(a) Mourad tells Aram that it is a simple and honest relationship.
(b) Mourad tells Aram he is in full control of the horse.
(c) Mourad tells Aram you have to be rough with a horse to get it to listen.
(d) Mourad tells Aram that it is like a father and son relationship.

13. Why is it said that John Byro learned to speak Armenian?
(a) He loved languages.
(b) He was lonely.
(c) Out of necessity.
(d) He was bored.

14. What realization does Aram have after Mourad seems to know exactly where he will hide the horse?
(a) Aram realizes Mourad is frightened of the horse's owner.
(b) Aram realizes Mourad has no idea what to do with the horse.
(c) Aram realizes Mourad stole the horse a long time ago.
(d) Aram realizes that Mourad owns the horse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mourad tell Aram about the horse while they are walking home after they rode it?

2. How does Khosrove react to John Pyro's discussion of his horse?

3. Who is the former owner of the land where Mourad and Aram bring the horse?

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

5. Who is the second visitor at Aram's house the afternoon he rode the horse with Mourad?

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