Worksheet: The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse | English Class 11 PDF Download

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Q1: Aram and Mourad were part of the ____________ tribe.

Q2: Even in times of extreme poverty, Aram's family valued ____________.

Q3: Aram was amazed and startled to see Mourad riding a ____________.

Q4: The two boys hid the stolen horse in a ____________.

Q5: The horse was stolen from a man named ____________.

Q6: The boys kept the horse for ____________ weeks.

Q7: John Byro was the owner of the ____________ horse.

Q8: The boys' family was known for their ____________.

Q9: John didn't suspect the boys of stealing the horse because of their ____________.

Q10: The story teaches the importance of ____________ even in the face of greed.

Assertion and Reason Based

For each of the following assertions, choose the correct reason from the options provided.

Q1: Assertion: Aram was surprised to see Mourad on a white horse.
Reason:
(a) Aram had never seen a horse before.
(b) Aram thought he was dreaming.
(c) Mourad had stolen the horse.
(d) Aram was happy for Mourad.

Q2: Assertion: The boys hid the horse in a barn.
Reason:
(a) To protect the horse from thieves.
(b) To keep it safe from John Byro.
(c) They wanted to sell the horse later.
(d) To enjoy its ride in cool air.

Q3: Assertion: John Byro didn't suspect the boys of stealing his horse.
Reason:
(a) He didn't know the horse well.
(b) The boys' family had a reputation for honesty.
(c) John was not a very observant person.
(d) John knew the boys had stolen the horse.

Q4: Assertion: The story teaches the importance of honesty.
Reason:
(a) The boys wanted to keep the horse for themselves.
(b) John Byro was a dishonest man.
(c) Aram's family was known for their dishonesty.
(d) The boys returned the stolen horse despite their ethics.

Q5: Assertion: The boys were too crazy to ride a horse.
Reason:
(a) They didn't know how to ride a horse.
(b) They were afraid of the horse.
(c) They were known for their crazy behavior.
(d) They were honest and didn't steal the horse.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Who were the two main characters in the story?

Q2: What did Aram see when he looked out of the window one morning?

Q3: How long did the boys keep the stolen horse?

Q4: Where did the boys hide the white horse?

Q5: Who was the owner of the stolen horse?

Q6: What was the reputation of the boys' family?

Q7: What did John Byro say when he saw the horse?

Q8: How did the boys feel about keeping the stolen horse?

Q9: Where did the boys return the horse to?

Q10: What is the primary lesson the story teaches?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the appearance of the white horse and how it surprised Aram.

Q2: Why did the boys choose to keep the stolen horse despite knowing it was wrong?

Q3: How did the boys plan to hide the horse from the rest of the world?

Q4: Explain the significance of the boys' family reputation in the story.

Q5: What led the boys to return the stolen horse to John Byro?

Q6: How did John Byro react when he saw the horse, and why?

Q7: Discuss the moral lesson the story conveys about honesty and ethics.

Q8: How did the boys feel about returning the horse to its rightful owner?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the characters of Aram and Mourad and their role in the story. How did their personalities differ?

Q2: Explore the theme of honesty in the story. Discuss the ethical dilemma faced by the boys and their ultimate decision.

Q3: Explain the significance of the beautiful white horse in the story and how it serves as a symbol.

Q4: Reflect on the overall message and moral of "The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse" and its relevance in today's world.

Passage Based Questions

Q2: How does the narrator’s memory of horses contribute to the significance of the event?

Q3:  Fill in the blank with the correct word from the bracket.
The narrator’s tribe was living in_________________ (prosperity / poverty).

Q4: What internal conflict did the narrator experience upon seeing the horse?

2. Read the given extract and answer the following question
“Every family has a crazy streak in it somewhere, and my cousin Mourad was considered the natural descendant of the crazy streak in our tribe. Before him was our uncle Khosrove, an enormous man with a powerful head of black hair and the largest moustache in the San Joaquin Valley, a man so furious in temper, so irritable, so impatient that he stopped anyone from talking by roaring, ‘It is no harm; pay no attention to it.’ That was all, no matter what anybody happened to be talking about. My cousin Mourad was considered the natural descendant of this man, although Mourad’s father was Zorab, who was practical and nothing else.”
Q1: How was Uncle Khosrove described in terms of his temperament?
A. Calm and patient
B. Furious and irritable
C. Gentle and kind
D. Quiet and reserved

Q2: In what way was Mourad similar to Uncle Khosrove, according to the narrator?

Q3: Fill in the blank with the correct word from the bracket.
Mourad’s father, Zorab, was known for being ________________(practical / emotional).

Q4: What role did the concept of a “crazy streak” play in the narrator’s family?

3. Read the given extract and answer the following question
“One morning on the way to Fetvajian’s deserted vineyard we ran into the farmer John Byro who was on his way to town. ‘Let me do the talking,’ my cousin Mourad said. ‘I have a way with farmers.’ ‘Good morning, John Byro,’ my cousin Mourad said to the farmer. The farmer studied the horse eagerly. ‘Good morning, son of my friends,’ he said. ‘What is the name of your horse?’ ‘My Heart,’ my cousin Mourad said in Armenian. ‘A lovely name,’ John Byro said, ‘for a lovely horse. I could swear it is the horse that was stolen from me many weeks ago.’”
Q1: How did Mourad respond when John Byro asked the name of the horse?
A. He refused to answer
B. He named the horse “My Heart”
C. He admitted to stealing the horse
D. He changed the subject

Q2: What was John Byro’s reaction to seeing the horse with Mourad?

Q3: Fill in the blank with the correct word from the bracket.
John Byro was ________________(certain / unsure) that the horse belonged to him.

Q4: How did Mourad handle the situation when confronted by John Byro?