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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Hand in the Grave.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the Arab army enter Palestine?
(a) May 20th.
(b) April 20th.
(c) May 15th.
(d) April 15th.

2. How did the father feel about the horse?
(a) He had no feelings for the horse.
(b) He loved the horse.
(c) He felt burdened by the horse.
(d) He hated the horse.

3. What mood is the father in when they reach Sidon?
(a) Saddened.
(b) Happy.
(c) Crazy.
(d) Angry.

4. What does the father call Nabil?
(a) A pious Muslim.
(b) A sinner.
(c) Worthless.
(d) A good man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Assad, Marwan, and Abu Qais at the end of "Men in the Sun"?

2. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what do the kids do when the father is set off?

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

4. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what does the narrator realize the father wants to do?

5. How much is the journey to Kuwait?

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