Summer of a beautiful white horse Flashcards
Which tribe did Aram and his cousin Mourad belong to? What was their tribe known for?
Aram and Mourad were cousins. They belonged to the Garoghlanian family. This large family was extremely poor. Yet, they were famous for their honesty. They were proud, honest and just. No member of the family could ever think of stealing.
What did people say about Mourad? Where did he inherited that weakness from?
Mourad enjoyed being alive. He was fond of adventures. He too had a streak of craziness. He had got it naturally from Uncle Khosrove. He used to say that he had a way with horses, dogs and farmers.
Why did Mourad wake up Aram? How did Aram react to what he saw?
Mourad woke up Aram in order to give him a chalice to enjoy horse riding. Aram could not believe his eyes when he saw the beautiful white horse. He knew that Mourad did not have the means to buy a horse. So, it must have been a stolen one.
What did Aram think about Mourad’s action of riding a stolen horse? How did he justify Mourad’s action?
Aram too was very crazy about horse riding. But riding a stolen horse both delighted and frightened him. He justified Mourad’s action saying that taking out a horse just for a joy-ride could not be called stealing until they offered to sell it.
Who was the real owner of the beautiful white horse? How did Aram come to know about him?
The real owner of the white horse was John Byro, a farmer. He had bought it for 60 dollars. On a visit to Aram’s house, he complained of his loss. This assured Aram that the horse had been stolen by Mourad.
What is common between Aram and Mourad? In what respect did they differ from each other?
Mourad and Aram were cousins belonging to the Garoghlanian family. Both had a common craze for horse riding. But Aram was more honest and straightforward than his cousin. Mourad had a streak of craziness. He could tell lies. He was boastful. Aram was simple-hearted.
Why could Aram not believe what he saw that morning?
Aram followed the family norm of honesty. He was surprised and shocked to see his cousin sitting on a beautiful white horse. He knew that Mourad was as poor as him and could not have bought it. He even asked straightaway where Mourad had stolen it from. He could not believe this daring act of Mourad.
Who was Uncle Khosrove? What were some of the notable traits of his character?
Uncle Khosrove was widely known to be crazy. He was short-tempered and impatient as well. He stopped others from talking by shouting at them. His stock saying was: it is no harm, pay no attention to it. ‘Mourad had got that craziness from Uncle Khosrove.
Who was John Byro? What did he first lose but finally recovered?
John Byro was an Assyrian farmer and lived in the neighbourhood. He was a frequent visitor to Aram’s house. His white horse has stolen a few weeks ago. He recognised his horse being led by Mourad. But he did not create a scene. Mourad returned it to him when he realised that his family’s honour was at stake.
What change did John Byrn notice in his horse after it was returned to him?
John Byro was not only happy but also surprised when he got his missing horseback. He failed to understand how his horse had become stronger and hotel tempered than before. He thanked God for the change.
Mourad claimed he had a way with dogs as well. How did he support this claim?
Mourad had enough of riding. Before he was declared a thief, he took the horse to its Owner’s barn. Aram noted with surprise that dogs there made no sound. Mound said boastfully that he had a way with dogs also, a sort of understanding with them.
