Q.1. Why was Aram surprised when he saw Maraud in the Morning?

Ans. Aram was surprised to see Maraud because he had come so early
in the morning that too with a beautiful white horse. He could not
believe that a boy of his tribe could buy or steal a horse.

Q.2. Who was Uncle Khosrove? Why was he considered the craziest
member of his tribe?
Ans. Uncle Khosrone was a relative of Aram who was an enormous
man. He was short- tempered and impatient by nature. His standard
response to all the problems was “It is no harm: pay no attention to it”.

Q.3. Why was John Byro sad?

Ans. John Byro was sad because his horse was stolen and now he had to
go on foot for
long distance as him surrey was useless without a horse.

Q.4. Why did Mourad return the horse?

Ans. Mourad belonged to a tribe which was known for its honesty. He
could not tolerate the thought that his impulsive action of stealing the
horse could bring disrepute to their family that was famed for its
honesty. Also he was conscience stricken when John Byro's expressions
showed that he seemed to have recognized the horse yet he did not the
accuse of stealing it. 

Q.5. Why did John Byro not accuse Mourad of stealing the horse, though
he recognized his horse?
Ans. Though John Byro could recognize the horse, he did not blame
Mourad of stealing because he knew his parents well. He knew that
Mourad's family and tribe was famous for honesty.

1. How did the boys justify their act of stealing?

ANSWER: Arham thinks that stealing a horse is not stealing . As stealing

is only of money. He also added that stealing is when they would sell
the horse. 

2. Which place was used by the boys for hiding the horse? Why?
ANSWER: They kept the horse in a deserted vineyard which once
belonged to a man . They did this to keep the horse away from
everyones eyes . This would protect their family from a getting a bad
name because of robbery which they had done.

3. Who was John Byro? What was his reaction on seeing the two boys
with the horse?

ANSWER: John Byro was the rightful owner of the horse.when he

examined the horse carefully he found out that the horse was similar
to the horse he owned. But he could never imagine that the 2 boys
could steal his horse. Hence he convinced himself that it was a twin
of his horse.

4. Were the boys able to prove the hallmarks of their tribe? Why/Why
not?
ANSWER: The boys were able to prove their hallmarks of their tribe
which was honesty by returning the horse to John Byro.

5. Mourad was considered the natural descendant of Uncle Khosrove.

What traits had he inherited from his uncle?

ANSWER: He was considered uncle Khosrov’s natural descendent

because of his craziness and actions. Hence he was considered as Uncle
Khosrovs natural descendent.