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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 "If You Were a Horse," when did the son's mother die?
(a) As she gave birth to him.
(b) Three years after giving birth to him.
(c) When he was a teenager.
(d) Shortly after giving birth to him.

2. What does the proprietor insist to Assad about the smuggling?
(a) Assad must pay afterward.
(b) Assad must find five other men to be smuggled.
(c) Assad must pay beforehand.
(d) Assad must pay weeks in advance.

3. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what do the kids do when the father is set off?
(a) Do as their mother says.
(b) Watch through the window.
(c) Go to the neighbor's house.
(d) Call the police.

4. What kind of unique trait did Barq have?
(a) A white spot.
(b) A purple patch.
(c) An unusual hoof.
(d) A red patch.

5. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," why does the father send the children to do a particular task every morning?
(a) So they can have breakfast.
(b) To distract them from their hunger.
(c) To get them an education.
(d) So the house can be clean.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "If You Were a Horse," why does the father tell his son he wishes he were a horse?

2. In "If You Were a Horse," where does the son find this object?

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

4. In "If You Were a Horse," what does the echo of the footsteps of the son resemble?

5. Who does Assad borrow the money from?

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