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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through If You Were a Horse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," where does the family stop on their way out?
(a) An orange grove.
(b) Another home.
(c) An apple orchard.
(d) A gas station.

2. Why does Abu Qais feel insignificant?
(a) He lives off an inheritance rather than working.
(b) He doesn't even own his own home.
(c) He has a low IQ.
(d) His friends make him feel that way.

3. What happened to Abul Khaizarun during the war?
(a) He lost his arm.
(b) He lost his leg.
(c) He lost his manhood.
(d) He lost his wife.

4. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what is the father's mood like immediately after the move?
(a) He is very angry.
(b) He is happy for a while.
(c) He is extremely depressed.
(d) He is serene.

5. In "If You Were a Horse," what does the son feel about his father?
(a) He thinks his father is horrible.
(b) He thinks his father is too joyful.
(c) He thinks his father loves another.
(d) He thinks his father hates him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Men in the Sun," what kind of weather do the men encounter on the journey?

2. How much does Marwan have to pay to go to Kuwait, according to Abul Khaizarun's price?

3. What does Abu Qais learn about his wife?

4. How long is the journey to Kuwait?

5. Who does Abu Qais' wife want him to call?

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