What ethical dilemma do Aram and Mourad face regarding the horse they possess?

Aram and Mourad struggle with the morality of enjoying a horse that they know is stolen, conflicting with their family's values of honesty and integrity.

Mourad is considered crazy by those around him. What evidence in the story supports this perception?

Mourad's impulsive decision to steal a horse and his carefree attitude about riding around with it, despite knowing their family's strong emphasis on honesty, contribute to the belief that he is eccentric.

The horse is hidden in a barn of a deserted vineyard for two weeks. Why do Aram and Mourad choose to keep it hidden?

They hide the horse to avoid being discovered, as they know it is stolen and fear the consequences of returning it to its rightful owner, John Byro.

Aram initially thinks he is dreaming when he sees the horse. This reflects his ___ about his family's financial situation.

Disbelief

True or False: Aram and Mourad's family encourages stealing as a way to cope with poverty.

False; their family values honesty above all, and stealing is against their ethics.

What did John the farmer express about the resemblance of the horse to his own?

John was amazed at the resemblance and said he would swear it was his horse if he did not know the boys' parents.

The story demonstrates the importance of ___ even in the face of ___ and ___ .

Honesty; greed; passion

True or False: The boys were known for their dishonesty, which led John to suspect them of stealing his horse.

False; the boys' family was famous for their honesty, so John never suspected them.

After returning the horse, how did John feel about the situation?

John seemed very pleased and shared the news of the horse's return with Aram's mother.

Fill in the blank: The boys left the horse in the barn after ___ it affectionately.

Patting