The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse

What is the main message of The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse?

1. Poverty always leads to crime.
2. Family honour, honesty, and moral values should be preserved despite temptation.
3. Horses are the best pets.
4. Adventures are more important than responsibility.

Which quality best describes Mourad?

1. Greedy
2. Adventurous and kind-hearted
3. Cruel
4. Lazy

Uncle Khosrove was famous for his:

1. Patience
2. Quiet nature
3. Short temper and repeated expression "It is no harm."
4. Wealth

How was the horse returned?

1. The police recovered it.
2. The boys secretly left it near John Byro's house.
3. John Byro bought another horse.
4. Mourad sold it back.

Why did Mourad decide to return the horse?

1. The horse became sick.
2. He wanted to buy another horse.
3. He wished to protect the family's reputation for honesty.
4. He became bored with riding it.

How long did the boys keep the horse?

1. One day
2. About two weeks
3. About one month
4. One year

What was Mourad's greatest talent?

1. Singing
2. Training animals
3. Painting
4. Writing stories

Who was the actual owner of the horse?

1. Uncle Khosrove
2. John Byro
3. Aram's father
4. Mourad

Why did Aram believe Mourad could not have stolen the horse?

1. Mourad was afraid of horses.
2. Mourad belonged to an honest family.
3. Mourad was very rich.
4. Mourad owned many horses.

Who brought the beautiful white horse to Aram?

1. John Byro
2. Uncle Khosrove
3. Mourad
4. Aram's father

What was special about the Garoghlanian family?

1. They were very wealthy.
2. They were famous soldiers.
3. They were known for their honesty.
4. They owned many horses.

How old was Aram when the story begins?

1. Seven years
2. Nine years
3. Twelve years
4. Fifteen years

Who is the narrator of the story?

1. Mourad
2. Aram
3. John Byro
4. Uncle Khosrove

Who is the author of The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse?

1. R.K. Narayan
2. William Saroyan
3. Ruskin Bond
4. Khushwant Singh