Chapter 1 The Summer of the Beautiful White horse 🐴🐎

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All answers are around the required 40 & 80 words.

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The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse

By William Saroyan

(FluentFuture Academy, Hamirpur)

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🟦 SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (Answer in about 40 words each)

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Q1. Why could little Aram not believe his eyes when his cousin Mourad called him one summer early morning?

(जब छोटे Aram के चचेरे भाई Mourad ने उसको ग्रीष्म ऋतु के एक दिन जल्दी सबेरे जगाया तो वह अपनी आँखों पर क्यों विश्वास नहीं कर सका।)

Ans. Aram could not believe his eyes when Mourad called him one early morning because Mourad was sitting on a beautiful white horse. Their family was poor and could never afford a horse, so Aram thought Mourad must have stolen it.

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Q2. What was the Garoghlanian tribe known for over the centuries? What kind of people were they?

(Garoghlanian जनजाति शताब्दियों से किस चीज के लिए प्रसिद्ध थी? वे किस प्रकार के लोग थे?)

Ans. The Garoghlanian tribe was famous for their honesty and good character for centuries. They were poor but proud people who valued truth and integrity more than wealth. Lying or stealing was completely against their moral code.

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Q3. Why was Aram delighted and frightened at the same time when he saw his cousin Mourad on a beautiful white horse?

(जब Aram ने Mourad को एक सुन्दर सफेद घोड़े पर सवार देखा तो वह एक ही समय प्रसन्न और भयभीत क्यों था?)

Ans. Aram was delighted because he loved horses and wished to ride one. He was frightened because he knew they were poor and could not buy a horse. He realized Mourad must have stolen it, which scared him.

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Q4. When his cousin Mourad had come to invite Aram to ride, how did he interpret stealing?

(जब Mourad ने Aram को घुड़सवारी के लिए आमंत्रित किया तो Aram ने चोरी की व्याख्या किस प्रकार की?)

Ans. Aram interpreted stealing differently. He believed that if they did not sell or harm the horse but only enjoyed riding it, it was not real stealing. He tried to justify Mourad’s act as borrowing instead of theft.

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Q5. Describe the crazy streak in Uncle Khosrove.

(चाचा Khosrove में उन्मादी तत्व का वर्णन कीजिए।)

Ans. Uncle Khosrove was a crazy and impatient man. He shouted loudly and never cared about what others said. His favourite words were, “It is no harm; pay no attention to it!” showing his hot-tempered and eccentric nature.

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Q6. How can we say that Aram and Mourad were very fond of riding?

(हम कैसे कह सकते हैं कि Aram और Mourad घुड़सवारी के बहुत शौकीन थे?)

Ans. Aram and Mourad loved riding passionately. Mourad secretly took the horse just to ride it every morning, and Aram was overjoyed to learn horse-riding. Their excitement and risk show their deep love for horses.

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Q7. Where did Mourad hide the horse for more than one month and why?

(Mourad ने एक महीने से ज्यादा घोड़ा कहाँ छिपाया और क्यों?)

Ans. Mourad hid the horse in a deserted vineyard owned by a farmer named Fetvajian. He kept it there for over a month so that nobody could find it, and he could ride it secretly every morning.

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Q8. Mourad said, "I have a way with a horse." Do you agree? Give an example to prove your point.

(Mourad ने कहा, "मैं घोड़े को साधना जानता हूँ।" क्या आप इससे सहमत हैं? उदाहरण दीजिए।)

Ans. Yes, Mourad truly had a way with a horse. The horse, though wild and difficult to control, became calm and gentle under his touch. Even John Byro said the horse looked healthier and better behaved when he got it back.

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Q9. Why did John Byro visit Aram's house in his surrey after getting his horse back?

(John Byro अपना घोड़ा मिलने के बाद Aram के घर क्यों आया?)

Ans. John Byro visited Aram’s house to express his gratitude indirectly. He found his horse in better condition and wanted to appreciate the honesty of their tribe. His visit showed his deep trust in their family’s integrity.

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Q10. Describe Mourad's parting from the beautiful white horse.

(सुन्दर सफेद घोड़े से Mourad की विदाई का वर्णन कीजिए।)

Ans. Mourad’s parting from the horse was full of emotion. He hugged, kissed, and lovingly whispered to the horse before setting it free in John Byro’s barn. Though he was sad, he did the right thing for his tribe’s honour.

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Q11. What difference did John Byro find in his horse after getting it back after one and a half months?

(डेढ़ माह बाद घोड़ा मिलने पर John Byro ने क्या अंतर देखा?)

Ans. John Byro noticed that his horse looked stronger, healthier, and better trained than before. He was surprised but pleased with the horse’s improvement, though he firmly believed it was the same horse he had lost.

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Q12. Could Aram learn well how to ride the horse? Give an example to support your answer.

(क्या Aram घुड़सवारी अच्छी तरह सीख सका? अपने उत्तर की पुष्टि में उदाहरण दीजिए।)

Ans. No, Aram could not learn to ride well. Every time he tried, the horse threw him off or ran wildly. It showed that while Mourad was skilled and confident, Aram was inexperienced and nervous.

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🟦 LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (Answer in about 80 words each)

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Q1. Describe the narrator's experience of early morning ride with his cousin Mourad.

(अपने चचेरे भाई Mourad के साथ सुबह की सवारी के अनुभव का वर्णन कीजिए।)

Ans. Aram’s early morning ride with Mourad was full of thrill and joy. The beauty of the white horse and the cool air made it an unforgettable experience. Aram felt excited yet nervous, fearing the horse was stolen. Riding through the open countryside gave them a sense of freedom. It became a wonderful memory of childhood innocence and adventure.

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Q2. Aram justified the act of stealing the horse because he did not consider it theft. If you were in his place, what would you do?

(अगर ऐसी स्थिति आपके सामने आती तो आप क्या करते?)

Ans. If I were in Aram’s place, I would not have supported Mourad’s act. Stealing, even for fun, is morally wrong. I would have advised him to return the horse immediately and respect our family’s values. True happiness lies in honesty, not in hiding the truth. Doing what is right always gives peace of mind.

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Q3. What human values did the two young boys reflect in their character?

(दोनों लड़कों ने अपने चरित्र में कौन से मानवीय मूल्य दर्शाए?)

Ans. Mourad and Aram showed innocence, honesty, kindness, and respect for family values. Though they made a mistake, they realized their fault and corrected it. They loved animals deeply and cared about their family’s honour. Their actions reflected moral growth and the power of conscience.

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Q4. Listening to the conscience helps one to do the right thing. Give your own views in context to The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse.

(अंतरात्मा की आवाज सुनने से व्यक्ति को सही कार्य करने में मदद मिलती है।)

Ans. Conscience is the inner voice that guides a person toward right actions. In this story, Mourad and Aram initially ignored their conscience and took the horse, but later, their inner voice reminded them of their tribe’s honesty. Finally, Mourad returned the horse, proving that conscience always leads to truth and goodness.

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Q5. “We are nothing but a set of values.” Discuss this statement with reference to the story.

(“हम कुछ भी नहीं हैं किन्तु मूल्यों का एक ढाँचा हैं।” इस कथन पर टिप्पणी कीजिए।)

Ans. The Garoghlanian family believed in moral values more than wealth. Though poor, they were rich in honesty and integrity. Mourad and Aram realized that keeping the horse would harm their tribe’s reputation. They returned it, proving that our true identity lies in our values, not possessions.

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