The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse - Snapshots - Class 11 - CBSE English

The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse, Snapshots, Class 11 CBSE English, is a story by William Saroyan that follows two Armenian boys who belong to a tribe renowned for their trust and honesty. Get summaries, line by line explanations, videos, and quizzes and join them as they explore the countryside, learn about the power of understanding, and discover the joy of riding a horse.

The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse - The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse | Snapshots | Class 11 Literature | CBSE English

  • What is the narrator's mood when he begins the story 'The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse'?

    The story begins with the nostalgic feeling of the narrator who is in a state of euphoria. He lives in his own world of imagination, which is wonderful and delightful. He can conceive to be anyone or do anything in his dream, which keeps him satiated.

  • What was the narrator's immediate reaction when he saw his cousin Mourad sitting on a beautiful white horse?

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  • How did the narrator know that his cousin Mourad couldn't have bought the horse?

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  • Why couldn't the narrator believe that his cousin Mourad had stolen the horse?

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  • What were the narrator's views about 'stealing'?

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  • Give a short description of the narrator's uncle Khosrove.

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  • Describe the incident, which confirms that the narrator's uncle Khosrove was indeed crazy.

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  • Explain “A man could be the father of his son’s flesh, but that did not mean that he was also the father of his spirit”.

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  • Describe the narrator's experience when he rode the white horse alone.

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  • Why were Mourad anxious to take the horse back before everybody was up and about?

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  • Why did Mourad not look worried when the narrator asked where they would hide the horse?

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  • Why did Mourad decide to hide the horse instead of taking it back?

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  • Who was John Byro? What problem was he facing these days?

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  • How did Mourad tend the young robin with a hurt wing? What aspect of his character is revealed in this incident?

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  • Why did the narrator insist on keeping the stolen horse for a year? Why did Mourad oppose the idea?

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  • You will probably agree that the story ‘The summer of The Beautiful White Horse’ does not have breathless adventure and exciting action. Then what in your opinion makes it interesting?

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  • Did the boys return the horse because they were conscience-stricken or because they were afraid?

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  • How did the narrator reach the conclusion that his cousin Mourad had stolen the horse? Why did he refuse to believe that Mourad could be a thief?

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  • Describe the narrator’s experience of early morning ride with his cousin Mourad?

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  • Describe the circumstances, which prompted the boys to return the horse to its true owner.

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  • Why is the narrator moved when he begin the story?

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  • How do you think Mourad developed an understanding with the horse and what was the result?

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