@ @padhleakshay) padhie aksnha\ a beautiful white horse The summer of 1 at OST l PORTANT QUESTIONS —— | SCAN & pet i Cees BAKWAS ‘A padhleakshay@aplQuestion:1 Mourad showed a special concern for animals. Justify. Answer: Mourad not only had a special understanding with the horse but Aram saw Mourad, trying to nurse the hurt wing of a young robin which could not fly. He healed the bird and it took flight. The dogs, too, in John's farm, did not bark when he went there to put back the horse. Question:2 What did John Byro mean when he said, "A suspicious man would believe his eves instead of his heart"? Answer: John Byro scrutinized the horse; it was an exact replica of the one he owned. He refused to believe that the two boys had taken his horse, as he knew their family was famed for honesty. So, even when his rational mind said that it was his horse, his heart refused to believe it Question:3 Who was John Byro? What concern did he express at Aram's place? Answer: John Byro was an Assyrian farmer who, out of loneliness, had learned to speak Armenian. He was sad because his white horse, which was stolen a month back, was still not found. Byro had a surrey a four-wheeled horse-drawn pleasure carriage having two or four seats which was of no use without a horse. Question:4 How did Aram justify the act of stealing the horse? Answer: Aram felt that stealing a horse for a ride was not the same thing as stealing something else, such as money. Perhaps, it was not stealing at all because they were crazy about horses. He felt it would not be called stealing until they offered to sell the horse, which they would never do. Question:5 Why was the narrator both delighted and frightened at the same time? Answer: The narrator was delighted at the magnificence of the horse. He could smell it, hear it breathing, which excited him but what frightened him was that Mourad could not have bought the horse. The narrator realized, if he had not bought it, he must have stolen it. Question:6 What does the writer suggest by beginning the story with the following words, "One day back there in the good old days.” Answer: The beginning of the story is suggestive of the fact that the episode that is going to be narrated is not one from the recent past. On the contrary, it is something that happened years back. The words good old days’, suggest that the times in the past were better than what they are at present. Question:7 What was the narrator's first reaction to the horse? Answer: When the narrator's cousin, Mourad, came to his house at four in the morning and woke him up, Aram couldn't believe what he saw. Mourad was riding a beautiful white horse. He stuck his head out of the window and rubbed his eyes to make sure that he wasn't dreaming. Question:8 Which tribe did Aram belong to? What was the image of his tribe? Answer: Aram belonged to the Garoghlanian tribe who were the natives of Armenia. This tribe was once rich and prosperous and had their lands but due to war or some other reason they had to flee from their homeland and settled in Assyria where they lived in poverty. This tribe was famous for their trust and honesty. They believed in right and wrong. They knew the art of living as they were contented with their lot. They were hospitable and men of simple faith.Question:9 Describe the incident which confirms that the narrator's uncle Khosrove was indeed crazy. Answer: One day the narrator's uncle Khosrove was having his moustache trimmed at the barber's shop. His son Arak come running to tell him their house was on fire. Khosrove roared, "It is not harm; pay no attention to it." The barber repeated what the boy had said. Khosrove roared again, "Enough, it is no harm I say." Question:10 How did Mourad tend the young robin with a hurt wing? What aspect of his character is revealed in this incident? Answer: Mourad repaired the hurt wing of the young robin and threw the bird into the air. After a few unsuccessful attempts, the robin flew away. This incident shows that Mourad was a great lover of birds and animals. He was a kind hearted boy. Question:11 How did the narrator know that his cousin Mourad couldn't have bought the horse? Answer: The narrator knew that his cousin Mourad couldn't have bought the horse as they were afflicted with poverty. It was difficult for them to provide themselves with two square meals. He wondered how Mourad got the money to buy the horse. Question:12 What distinction does the narrator make between ‘stealing a horse for a ride’ and ‘stealing money? Answer: According to the narrator, stealing a horse for a ride was something different from stealing money. If you were crazy about horses, it was not stealing at all. It would amount to stealing only if you intended to sell the horses. Question:13 What do you think induced the boys to return the horse to its owner? Answer: One morning on the way to the deserted vineyard where they used to hide the horse, the boys ran into the farmer John Byro. He recognized his horse. But it was difficult for him to believe that the boys could have stolen his horse because their family was well-known for honesty. So, he went away saying that the horse must be the twin of his horse. The boys knew that he had become suspicious. So, the time had come to return the horse to its true owner. Question:14 "A suspicious man would believe his eyes instead of his heart." In what context was this observation made and by whom? ‘Answer: This observation was made by farmer John Byro after looking into the mouth of the horse. It matched his horse tooth for tooth. He would have claimed it as his own horse if he had not known their parents or the fame of their family for honesty. The resemblance was so striking that he called it the twin of his horse. Question:15 Why did the sight of Mourad'’s horse both delightful and frightening for Aram? Answer: Aram was just a young lad, truthful and honest. But he had a longing for riding a horse. Naturally, he was delighted when Mourad asked him to sit on the white horse. But he was also frightened because he knew that it was a stolen horse.Question:1 What did Aram feel about the ‘crazy streak in the family? Answer: Aram felt that every family has a crazy element somewhere, and Mourad seemed to have inherited it from their Uncle Khosrove, a man so furious in temper, so irritable, so impatient that he stopped anyone from talking by roaring, "It is no harm; pay no attention to it." That was all he said no matter what anvoody happened to be talkind about. Even when his own son Arak came running to the barber's shop where he was having his moustache trimmed to tell him their house was on fire, Khosrove roared exactly the same thing. The barber repeated what the boy had said but Khosrove roared,"Enough, it is no harm, I say". Mourad, though he was the son of Zorav, was the one who had inherited the streak of madness from Khosrove. Question:2 Describe the ride of Aram and Mourad when they went out together for the first time. Answer: Mourad called out to the narrator who leaped onto the horse behind his cousin Mourad, On Olive Avenue, they let the horse run for as long as it felt like running. Mourad, then, went for a ride alone; he kicked his heels into the horse and shouted, "Vazire, run." The horse stood on its hind legs, snorted, and burst into a fury of speed. Mourad raced the horse across a field of dry grass, across the irrigation ditch and five minutes later returned, dripping wet. When Aram leaped onto the horse for a ride, the horse did not move at first. Mourad told him to kick into his muscles. When Aram did so, the horse once again reared and snorted and began to run. But instead or running across the field to the irrigation ditch, the horse ran down the road to the vineyard of Dikran Halabian where it began to leap over vines. The horse leaped over seven vines and then Aram fell off. Question:3 Bring out the humour in Uncle Khosrove's and John Byro's meeting. Answer: Uncle Khosrove came to Aram's house for coffee and cigarettes. Soon another visitor arrived, a farmer named John Byro. The farmer, having his coffee and a cigarette, said with a sigh that his white horse which had been stolen the previous month, was still untraceable. Uncle Khosrove became very annoyed and shouted that it was no harm since they had all lost their homeland, Hence, it was no use crying over a horse. John Byro said that without a horse his carriage could not be put to use. "Pay no attention to it," roared Uncle Khosrove. When John said that he had walked ten miles to get there, Uncle Khosrove shouted that he had legs. The farmer said that his left leg pained but Uncle Khosrove roared again, Pay no attention to it. The farmer said that the horse cost him sixty dollars. Uncle Khosrove said, "I spit on money” and walked out of the house, slamming the door Question:4 Describe John Byro's meeting with his horse and the two boys. What impact did it have on him? ‘Answer: One morning, on the way to Fetvajian's deserted vineyard, where they would hide the white horse during the day, the boys met John Byro who was on his way to town. They wished each other and the farmer studied the horse eagerly. He asked the boys the name of the horse. Mourad said it was called 'My Heart’ in Armenian. John Byro said that he could swear it was his horse that was stolen many weeks ago. The farmer then looked into the mouth of the horse. He was even more certain that the horse was a replica of his. He said, had he not known their family’s fame for honesty, he would have claimed the horse to be his. He believed Mourad when he suggested that the horse was the twin of John Byro's horse. The next morning, the boys took the horse to John Byro's vineyard and put it in the bam.Question:5 Write a brief note on the Garoghlanian family as perceived by the narrator. Answer: The Garoghlanian family was poor. In fact, the whole tribe was poverty-stricken. But the family was living in the most amazing and comical poverty in the world. Nobody could understand where they ever got money enough to feed them, not even the old men of the family. Most importantly, they had been famous for their honesty for around eleven centuries, even when they had been one of the wealthiest families in the world. They were proud, honest, and believed in values such as right and wrong. None of them would take advantage of anybody in the world, let alone steal. The streak of ‘madness’ shared by the narrator's Uncle Khusrove and cousin Mourad had been there in their tribe from the beginning, unpredictable and unrestrained.Q.1, What was the behaviour of the horse initially? A. It wanted to be trained B. It wanted to rest C. It wanted to run wild D, All of the above Q.2. What sort of an understanding did Mourad mention with the horse? A Mature B. Simple and honest C. Complicated D. Difficult Q3. John Byro learned to speak Armenian out of. A.necessity B, fun C. eagerness D. loneliness Q-4. Who was the true knower of the horse? A. John Byro B. Fetvajian C. Dikran Halabian D. Zorab Q5. For how long did Mourad have the horse before Aram got to know about it? A.One day B. One year C.One month A.One week Q.6. At what time did Aram and Mourad ride the horse? A. Late night B. Early morning C. Evening D. Afternoon hours Q7."I have a way with farmers." Who says it to whom? A. Aram to Mourad B. Mourad to John Byro C. Aram to John Byro D. Mourad to Aram Q.8. Why did the horse's owner refuse to believe that the boys had stolen his horse? A. Because he didn't examine the horse carefully B, Because their family was known for honesty C. Because he had found his horse elsewhere D. Because his horse had a twinQ.9. When did the boys return the horse? A. After Aram learned to ride it B. After an year C. After six months D. After they ran into John Byro Q.10. Why did the boys return the white horse to its owner? A. Because they were conscience-stricken B. Because they were afraid C. Because they found it difficult to hide the horse D. Because they were accused of theft Q.11. After the horse was stolen and returned, it became A. rougher B. sick & ill C. stronger & better-tempered D. Both (A) and (C) Q.12. "Quiet, man, quiet. Your horse has been returned.” Who said this? ‘A. Mourad B, Aram C. Uncle Khosrove D. Not mentioned in the story Q.13. Who is the narrator of the story "The Summer ofa Beautiful White Horse"? A. William Saroyan B. Aram C.John Byro D. Mourad Q.14. What were the hallmarks of the Garoghlanian tribe? A. Trust B, Honesty C. Both (A) and (B) D. None of the above Q.15. "The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse" is a story of two boys. A. Armenian B. Arabian C. Assyrian D. African Q.16, Mourad enjoyed being more than anybody else. A.crazy B. alive C. funny D, None of the aboveANSWER LC 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.D 10.A 11.C 12.C 13.B 14.C 15.B 16.A