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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what kind of reaction does the object the mother hands to the father incite?
(a) He throws it on the ground.
(b) He has no reaction.
(c) He yells at her.
(d) He starts weeping.

2. How often does Umm Saad visit someone after her move?
(a) Every Thursday.
(b) Every Friday.
(c) Every Wednesday.
(d) Every Tuesday.

3. In "If You Were a Horse," where does the son find this object?
(a) In the mailbox.
(b) In a drawer.
(c) In a closet.
(d) In his dad's bag.

4. Why does the guide tell Assad he will not run away?
(a) Because he is his friend.
(b) Because he escorts 10 people.
(c) Because he has a good reputation.
(d) Because he has a legal business.

5. Why does Nabil need to do the task he names to his father?
(a) He has a morbid personality.
(b) He needs a skeleton for class.
(c) He is religious.
(d) He knows that chores need to be done.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Umm Saad feel the way she does concerning her son?

2. Why does the father want to do what he is thinking of doing in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

3. What did Barq's unique trait predict, according to superstition?

4. What kind of woman is Umm Saad?

5. Why does Umm Saad feel the way she does about her cousin's statement?

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