"The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse" by William Saroyan Quiz

How is John Byro certain the boys have his horse?

Question Answer Choices The boys tell John they took the horse from his barn. He meets them as they walk the horse back to the barn. The boys tell him all about their adventures. He hears about it in town.

How does Uncle Khosrove deal with all situations?

Question Answer Choices By telling long stories in his native language. By inviting guest in for strong coffee. By screaming and arguing. By saying "pay no attention to it.”

Mourad is known to have/be _________________.

Question Answer Choices knowledge about plants and animals. a way with animals. a violent temper. kind to little children.

Who is narrating the story?

Question Answer Choices Mourad Aram Uncle Khosrove John Byro

What character trait is important to the Garoghlanian family?

Question Answer Choices anomosity honesty fortitude integrity

In the story, Aram is considered to be reasonable while Mourad is considered to have a crazy streak.

Question Answer Choices true false

When Aram attempts to ride the horse, what happens?

Question Answer Choices The horse bucks Aram off and runs away. Aram becomes frightened and jumps off the horses back. The two ride gently through the fields in the beautiful morning light. Mourad spooks the horse so it runs away.

What are some themes of the story?

Question Answer Choices oppression and forgiveness love and independence intelligence and integrity honor and respect

The boys immediately return the horse to John Byro when he first suspects they have it

Question Answer Choices true false

William Saroyan uses this literary technique in the exposition of the story.

Question Answer Choices author's purpose foreshadowing repetition flashback

When the horse is returned to John Byro, it is tired, run down, and sickly.

Question Answer Choices true false