1. Who is the author of 'The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse'?
A. William Saroyan
B. Marga Minco
C. J. B. Priestley
D. A. R. Williams
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Answer: A. William Saroyan
Explanation: The story is written by American-Armenian writer William Saroyan.
2. Who is the narrator of the story?
A. Aram
B. Mourad
C. Uncle Khosrove
D. John Byro
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Answer: A. Aram
Explanation: The story is narrated from nine-year-old Aram's perspective as he recalls a childhood memory.
3. How old was Aram when the events of the story took place?
A. 9 years old
B. 13 years old
C. 11 years old
D. 7 years old
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Answer: A. 9 years old
Explanation: Aram was nine years old and his cousin Mourad was thirteen.
4. To which Armenian tribe did Aram and Mourad belong?
A. Garoghlanian family
B. Assyrian family
C. Armenian royal family
D. Byro family
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Answer: A. Garoghlanian family
Explanation: They belonged to the Garoghlanian tribe, known across centuries for their unshakeable honesty.
5. What was the Garoghlanian tribe famous for, even in extreme poverty?
A. Trust and honesty
B. Wealth and horse riding
C. Military bravery
D. Agricultural trade
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Answer: A. Trust and honesty
Explanation: For over eleven centuries, their tribe was legendary for their strict adherence to honesty and integrity.
6. What time did Mourad wake Aram up at his window?
A. At 4:00 AM in the morning
B. At midnight
C. At 6:00 AM in the morning
D. At 2:00 AM in the night
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Answer: A. At 4:00 AM in the morning
Explanation: Mourad tapped on Aram's room window at four in the morning when dawn was just breaking.
7. What was Aram's initial reaction upon seeing Mourad outside his window?
A. He couldn't believe his eyes because Mourad was sitting on a beautiful white horse
B. He thought Mourad had come to fight
C. He was scared that Mourad was sick
D. He was annoyed for being woken up early
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Answer: A. He couldn't believe his eyes because Mourad was sitting on a beautiful white horse
Explanation: Aram rubbed his eyes in disbelief because his poor family could never afford a horse.
8. Why did Aram think that Mourad must have stolen the horse?
A. Because their tribe was too poor to buy one
B. Because Mourad told him he stole it
C. Because John Byro was chasing him
D. Because Mourad was known as a thief
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Answer: A. Because their tribe was too poor to buy one
Explanation: Since no member of the Garoghlanian family could afford a horse, the only possibility was that Mourad had stolen it.
9. How did Aram rationalize that stealing a horse for a ride wasn't actually stealing?
A. Stealing for horse riding wasn't the same as stealing money unless they offered to sell it
B. Because they were borrowing it from a rich farmer
C. Because the horse belonged to their family's ancestor
D. Because they intended to keep it for only one hour
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Answer: A. Stealing for horse riding wasn't the same as stealing money unless they offered to sell it
Explanation: Aram justified that it wouldn't be true stealing until they tried to sell the horse for commercial gain.
10. What character trait was Mourad considered to have inherited from Uncle Khosrove?
A. The crazy streak of the tribe
B. His physical strength
C. His love for poetry
D. His musical talent
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Answer: A. The crazy streak of the tribe
Explanation: Mourad was considered the natural descendant of the crazy streak in their family, previously embodied by Uncle Khosrove.
11. What was Uncle Khosrove's famous catchphrase for every problem?
A. "It is no harm; pay no attention to it."
B. "Honesty is our only wealth."
C. "Life is short, do what you love."
D. "Don't worry, all will be well."
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Answer: A. "It is no harm; pay no attention to it."
Explanation: Uncle Khosrove would roar "It is no harm; pay no attention to it" to stop anyone from talking.
12. What happened when Uncle Khosrove's son Arak ran to the barber shop to report their house was on fire?
A. Khosrove roared, "It is no harm; pay no attention to it!"
B. Khosrove rushed home immediately
C. Khosrove called the fire station
D. Khosrove fainted in shock
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Answer: A. Khosrove roared, "It is no harm; pay no attention to it!"
Explanation: Even when told his own house was burning, Uncle Khosrove bellowed his iconic phrase to silence his son.
13. Where did Mourad and Aram take the horse to ride during the morning?
A. Behind their house on Walnut Avenue near orchards and irrigation ditches
B. In the middle of the city market
C. At the local school playground
D. On the desert highway
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Answer: A. Behind their house on Walnut Avenue near orchards and irrigation ditches
Explanation: They lived at the edge of town on Walnut Avenue, surrounded by country roads, vineyards, and orchards.
14. What happened when Aram tried to ride the horse alone for the first time?
A. The horse ran wild into a vineyard, leaped over vines, and threw him off
B. The horse stood still and refused to move
C. Aram rode it smoothly like a expert
D. The horse ran straight back to its owner
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Answer: A. The horse ran wild into a vineyard, leaped over vines, and threw him off
Explanation: The horse reared up, leaped over seven vines in Fetvajian's vineyard, threw Aram off, and ran away.
15. What special claim did Mourad repeatedly make about himself?
A. "I have a way with horses/dogs/birds."
B. "I am the fastest runner in town."
C. "I am destined to be rich."
D. "I know how to train wild animals."
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Answer: A. "I have a way with horses/dogs/birds."
Explanation: Mourad consistently boasted that he had an understanding way with animals like horses and birds.
16. Where did the boys hide the horse during the day?
A. In the barn of a deserted vineyard belonging to Fetvajian
B. In Aram's backyard shed
C. In a cave in the mountains
D. In John Byro's stable
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Answer: A. In the barn of a deserted vineyard belonging to Fetvajian
Explanation: They hid the horse in a barn at a deserted vineyard that once belonged to a farmer named Fetvajian.
17. What food did they leave for the horse in the deserted barn?
A. Oats and alfalfa
B. Fresh grass and apples
C. Wheat and corn
D. Bread and milk
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Answer: A. Oats and alfalfa
Explanation: Mourad fed the horse oats and alfalfa in the barn to keep it healthy.
18. Who came to visit Aram's home in the afternoon on that day?
A. John Byro, an Assyrian farmer
B. Fetvajian, the vineyard owner
C. The local sheriff
D. Mourad's father Zorab
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Answer: A. John Byro, an Assyrian farmer
Explanation: John Byro, an Assyrian farmer who had learned Armenian out of loneliness, visited Aram's mother.
19. What loss did John Byro report to Aram's mother and Uncle Khosrove?
A. His white horse had been stolen a month ago
B. His surrey carriage had been broken
C. His vineyard crops were ruined
D. His dog had run away
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Answer: A. His white horse had been stolen a month ago
Explanation: John Byro grieved that his white horse costing sixty dollars had been missing for a month.
20. How much had John Byro paid for his white horse?
A. Sixty dollars
B. One hundred dollars
C. Fifty dollars
D. Twenty dollars
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Answer: A. Sixty dollars
Explanation: John Byro mentioned that he had bought the horse for sixty dollars.
21. How did Uncle Khosrove respond when John Byro complained about his lost horse?
A. He shouted, "It's no harm! What is the loss of a horse?"
B. He offered to help search for it
C. He accused John Byro of lying
D. He expressed sympathy and wept
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Answer: A. He shouted, "It's no harm! What is the loss of a horse?"
Explanation: Uncle Khosrove became irritated and shouted that losing a horse was nothing compared to losing homeland.
22. Why was a surrey useless to John Byro without his horse?
A. A surrey is a horse-drawn carriage that cannot move without a horse
B. The wheels were broken
C. It had no driver
D. It was stolen along with the horse
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Answer: A. A surrey is a horse-drawn carriage that cannot move without a horse
Explanation: A surrey is a light four-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse.
23. What was Mourad doing when Aram ran to tell him about John Byro's visit?
A. Sitting under a peach tree repairing the injured wing of a robin bird
B. Riding the white horse
C. Sleeping in the barn
D. Feeding the dogs
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Answer: A. Sitting under a peach tree repairing the injured wing of a robin bird
Explanation: Aram found Mourad gently nursing a young robin bird that had hurt its wing.
24. How long did Aram plead with Mourad to keep the horse before returning it?
A. At least a year until Aram learned to ride
B. Two years
C. One week
D. Forever
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Answer: A. At least a year until Aram learned to ride
Explanation: Aram begged Mourad not to return the horse for at least a year so he could master riding it.
25. What maximum time limit did Mourad set for keeping the horse?
A. Six months
B. One year
C. One month
D. Two weeks
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Answer: A. Six months
Explanation: Mourad declared that they must return the horse to its true owner in six months at the latest.
26. How long had Mourad already had the horse before he showed it to Aram?
A. One month
B. One day
C. One week
D. Two months
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Answer: A. One month
Explanation: John Byro mentioned his horse was stolen a month ago, showing Mourad had kept it for a month secretly.
27. What happened when the boys unexpectedly ran into John Byro on the road to the vineyard?
A. John Byro inspected the horse, examined its teeth, but refused to accuse them because of their family's reputation
B. John Byro immediately called the police
C. John Byro snatched the horse back by force
D. The boys ran away leaving the horse behind
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Answer: A. John Byro inspected the horse, examined its teeth, but refused to accuse them because of their family's reputation
Explanation: Byro looked into the horse's mouth tooth for tooth, noting it was the twin of his horse, but believed their family's fame for honesty.
28. Why didn't John Byro accuse the boys of stealing his horse even after looking at its teeth?
A. He trusted the Garoghlanian family's legendary honesty over his own eyes
B. He was afraid of Uncle Khosrove
C. He wasn't sure if it was his horse
D. The boys lied and gave a fake receipt
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Answer: A. He trusted the Garoghlanian family's legendary honesty over his own eyes
Explanation: Byro said, "A suspicious man would believe his eyes instead of his heart," but he trusted their family's moral integrity.
29. When and where did the boys return the horse to John Byro?
A. Early next morning to John Byro's vineyard stable
B. In the town square at noon
C. They left it on the public road
D. They brought it directly to John Byro's house
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Answer: A. Early next morning to John Byro's vineyard stable
Explanation: Touched by John Byro's faith in their family, they quietly took the horse to Byro's barn early the following morning.
30. What change did John Byro notice in his horse after it was returned?
A. It was stronger and better-tempered than ever before
B. It had become weak and lazy
C. It had sustained injuries on its legs
D. It refused to pull the surrey
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Answer: A. It was stronger and better-tempered than ever before
Explanation: John Byro happily reported to Aram's mother that the horse was healthier, stronger, and better-behaved than before.
