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1. 1.

   1. What did Ramzan decide to do when he heard the first peal of thunder?
   2. Why did the horse neigh frantically?
   3. What was the cause of the 'deafening moan'?
2. 2.

   1. What happened to Ramzan?
   2. Do you think Bulbul understood what ramzan was asking him to do?
3. 3.

   Read the section again. Circle the correct options.

   1. Ramzan's father mounted Bulbul out of concern for
      1. Bulbul.
      2. Ramzan.
      3. Ramzan's mother.
   2. Bulbul allowed Ramzan's father to ride him to
      1. throw him.
      2. lead him to ramzan.
      3. show  that he was a good horse.
4. 4.

   Tick the correct options.

   1. Ramzan's father did not like Bulbul because __________________
      1. the horse had thrown him down thrice.
      2. it did not obey anyone except Ramzan.
      3. it moved too fast and frightened him.
   2. Ramzan said that if Bulbul wanted to stay with him, the horse __________________
      1. would have to behave.
      2. should carry tourists every day.
      3. must let Ramzan's father ride him.
   3. Rain, thunder and listening frightening Ramzan and __________________
      1. he tired to stop the journey midway.
      2. he tired to hurry home on his horse.
      3. he decided to rest under a tree.
   4. The falling branch struck Ramzan __________________
      1. on his shoulder and pinned him down.
      2. and fractured his left leg and arm.
      3. but it just pushed him to the ground.
   5. Bulbul __________________ till Ramzan's parents came to the door.
      1. galloped and knocked
      2. made a noise with his hooves
      3. whinnied and snorted
5. 5.

   "That horse has to go."

   1. Who said this?
   2. Why did he say so?
   3. What did the speaker threaten to do?
6. 6.

   "Will you promise me that?"

   1. Who said this and to whom?
   2. What was the promise ?
   3. How did the listener respond to this question?