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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Umm Saad.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Umm Saad move to?
(a) The country.
(b) Another country.
(c) The city.
(d) The camps.

2. Who does Abu Qais' wife want him to call?
(a) Abul Khaizarun.
(b) Ustaz Selim.
(c) Umm Umar.
(d) Assad.

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

4. What does the son find in "If You Were a Horse"?
(a) A letter.
(b) A picture.
(c) A black leather notebook.
(d) An album.

5. What is Umm Saad resolved to do?
(a) Support her son.
(b) Disown her son.
(c) Join the war effort.
(d) Disown her other two kids.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator note concerning Umm Saad?

2. In "If You Were a Horse," what does this object that the son finds contain?

3. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," when does the narrator return to the house?

4. Why does Abul Khaizarun smuggle men?

5. What does Umm Saad wonder about the commander?

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