CBSE Class 11 · English · Hornbill / Snapshots
The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Class 11 English.
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William Saroyan. Nine-year-old Aram and cousin Mourad steal farmer John Byro's white horse for a ride - community trust and conscience return it without punishment.
Summary
Mourad brings a magnificent white horse to Aram at dawn.
Mourad brings a magnificent white horse to Aram at dawn.
They ride bareback; Mourad controls the horse like a natural rider.
They ride bareback; Mourad controls the horse like a natural rider.
The horse is stolen; Mourad has a way with animals.
The horse is stolen; Mourad has a way with animals.
The farmer mourns his horse but trusts Garoghlanian honour.
The farmer mourns his horse but trusts Garoghlanian honour.
Byro sees the boys, notes gentler mouth, does not accuse.
Byro sees the boys, notes gentler mouth, does not accuse.
Mourad returns the horse - conscience and honour win.
Mourad returns the horse - conscience and honour win.
Hard words & meanings
| vineyard | grape field |
| magnificent | splendid |
| conscience | moral sense |
| humiliate | shame |
| tribe | clan |
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