The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse/ question answers

 The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse/ question answers

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1. Why was it difficult for Aram to believe the sight of his cousin Mourad with the beautiful white horse?

Ans. Aram could not believe Mourad had a horse because their family was poor and honest. They could never buy or steal a horse. Seeing Mourad with a white horse surprised him and made him confused.

Q2. What did John Byro tell Aram's mother and uncle Khosrove when he got his horse back?
Ans. John Byro told Aram's mother and uncle Khosrove that the horse looked exactly like his lost horse. But he said he would not accuse anyone because their family was known for honesty.

Q3. What feeling did the sight of cousin Mourad and the horse arouse in the narrator?
Ans. The narrator, Aram, felt very excited and happy to see Mourad with a horse. He loved horses and wished to ride one. He also felt surprised and confused because their family never stole.

Q4. Why does the narrator mention uncle Khosrove? Which characteristic features of the man are highlighted?
Ans. The narrator mentions Uncle Khosrove to show his strange nature. He always shouted, "It is no harm!" and never listened to others. He was hot-tempered, loud, and always in a hurry.

Q5. How did Aram, the narrator, fare in his solo ride?
Ans. Aram tried to ride the horse alone, but he was not good at riding. The horse ran fast and threw him off. He could not control the horse and failed in his solo ride.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1. Narrate the story "The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse" in your own words.

Ans. The story is about two Armenian boys, Aram and Mourad. Mourad brings a white horse, and Aram is shocked because their family is poor and honest. They ride the horse every morning. Later, they find out the horse belongs to John Byro. Mourad feels guilty and returns the horse. The story shows their love for adventure, honesty, and the values of their family.

Q2. What impression do you form of cousin Mourad?
Ans. Mourad was fun-loving, brave, and loved animals. He had a free spirit and did what he liked. He looked crazy but had a kind heart. He returned the horse because he respected his family's honesty. He was a mix of fun and values.