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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is John Byro's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Carpenter.

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

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

6. How does Mourad respond when Aram asks how long ago he stole the horse?
(a) Mourad tells Aram it is not harm and not to think about it.
(b) Mourad tells Aram he stole the horse for the first time that morning.
(c) Mourad tells Aram it is none of his business.
(d) Mourad tells Aram he never stole a thing in his life.

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

8. How long do Mourad and Aram ride the horse every day before bumping into John Byro?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 6 months.

9. 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 police are searching for the horse thief.
(c) He says the horse is weak and frail.
(d) He says the horse is stronger and more well behaved.

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

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

12. Who is said to be awake by the time Mourad returns with the horse?
(a) The whole world.
(b) Zorab.
(c) John Byro.
(d) Uncle Khosrove.

13. 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 that Mourad owns the horse.
(d) Aram realizes Mourad is frightened of the horse's owner.

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

15. What does Byro speak about when he is at Aram's house?
(a) His stolen horse.
(b) His home country.
(c) His aching body.
(d) His new barn.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Mourad bring the horse after they were done riding him?

3. Why is it said that John Byro learned to speak Armenian?

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

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

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