10 Questions
What was the narrator's first longings as a child?
To ride horses
What characterized the Garoghlanian family despite their poverty?
Fame for honesty
Why was the narrator surprised to see his cousin with a horse?
They were poor and couldn't afford a horse
What was the primary belief of the Garoghlanian family?
Pride, followed by honesty
Why did the narrator find it hard to believe that they had a horse?
They were famous for being poor
What was the narrator's initial reaction to seeing the horse?
He was delighted by its magnificence.
Why did the narrator initially think his cousin, Mourad, may have stolen the horse?
Because he knew Mourad couldn't afford to buy the horse.
What quality did the narrator notice in both his cousin and the horse that both delighted and frightened him?
Pious stillness and humour
How did Mourad respond when questioned about stealing the horse?
He challenged the narrator to ride it.
Why did the narrator consider stealing a horse for a ride different from stealing money?
Because stealing money is a worse crime.
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