The summer of the beautiful white horse - Part 1

17th April, 2020
Day 3

The Summer of the beautiful white horse

Good Morning Boys

Welcome back to the second period of the day.

In the first period, we had a zoom interaction and comprehended the chapter well.

Now in this blog, go through the given PPT and videos carefully and attempt the MCQ's given to you for the same.

Before that, let us recall our learning objectives from this chapter.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, students will be able to

• identify the reasons why Aram couldn’t believe his brother had stolen the horse

• describe the character of Aram, Mourad and Uncle Khasrove

• justify the reason why the boys returned the horse to John Byro

• relate the plight and experience of Aram’s tribe to the Armenian genocide.

Before you jump curiously to the PPT down here, watch this video to know more about the author of this beautiful story 'William Saroyan'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5_v_HNStqQ

Before attempting MCQs, watch this beautiful video depicting the uniqueness of the beautiful white horses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrZk9NwF-Vk



Now, its time to get some work done in your notebooks. 

Kindly do these MCQs in your English notebooks. 

Do not forget to put the day, date and clear heading. Tidy work will always gain appreciation. 

1. How does uncle Khosrove deal with all situations?

a. by inviting guests for coffee

b. by screaming and arguing

c. by saying “pay no attention to it.”

d. By telling long stories in his native language.

2. When Aram attempts to ride the horse, what happens?

a. Aram becomes frightened and jumps off the horses back

b.  Mourad spooks the horse so it runs away.

c. The two ride gently through the fields in the beautiful morning light

d. The horse bucks Aram off and runs away.

3.What are some themes of the story?

a. oppression and forgiveness

b. love and independence 

c. honor and integrity

d. intelligence and resourcefulness

        

4. What character trait is important to the Garoghlanian family?

a. animosity

b. fortitude

c. integrity

d. honesty

5. How is John Byro certain the boys have his horse?

a. the boys tell him about their adventures.

b. He hears about it in the town.

c. He meets them as they walk the horse back to the barn.

d. The boys tell John they took the horse from his barn.

6. Who is narrating the story?

a. Uncle Khosrove

b. Aram

c. William Saroyan

d. Mourad 

7. Mourad is known to have/be

a. a violent temper

b. kind to little children

c. a way with animals

d. knowledge about plants and animals

To gain your attendance for this period, kindly write the names of any four characters of this story, in the comment box. 

Short answers to this lesson will be given to you in tomorrow's blog. 

Till then, be safe, stay healthy. 

God bless you all!