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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mourad tell Aram about his relationship with the horse?
(a) Mourad tells Aram that it is like a father and son 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 a simple and honest relationship.

2. Why does Byro say Khosrove would not understand his need for a horse?
(a) Because he is old.
(b) Because he is heartless.
(c) Because he is a city dweller.
(d) Because he is too young

3. Where does Mourad bring the horse after they were done riding him?
(a) His best friend's barn.
(b) A neighbor's house.
(c) An irrigation ditch.
(d) A deserted vineyard.

4. How old does Mourad tell Aram he will be when he can better handle a horse?
(a) 11.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 13.

5. Who is the former owner of the land where Mourad and Aram bring the horse?
(a) Finneas.
(b) Fetvajian.
(c) Friederich.
(d) Felix.

6. Where is John Byro from?
(a) Armenia.
(b) America.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Assyria.

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

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

9. In what language does John Byro speak at Aram's house?
(a) Assyrian.
(b) Armenian.
(c) English.
(d) Arabic.

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

11. What does Mourad say when Aram says he wishes he had a way with horses too?
(a) Mourad tells Aram he will never have a way with horses.
(b) Mourad tells Aram it is in his blood.
(c) Mourad tells Aram that he will when he is older.
(d) Mourad tells Aram to keep dreaming.

12. What does Aram beg Mourad not to do when he speaks to him after seeing John Byro?
(a) He begs him to return the horse.
(b) He begs him not to return the horse just yet.
(c) He begs him to confess what he has done.
(d) He begs him to tell his mother he rode the horse.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of bird is Mourad nursing back to health when Aram finds him outside his house?

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

4. What does John Byro tell Aram's mother about his horse after the boys return it?

5. How long does Aram suggest Mourad keep the horse so he can learn to ride it?

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