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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. In "If You Were a Horse," why does the father tell his son he wishes he were a horse?
(a) Because he hates horses.
(b) So he could put a bullet in his brain.
(c) Because he could set him free.
(d) Because he loves horses.

2. Where does Assad stay in Basra?
(a) The Shatt Hotel.
(b) A motel.
(c) A relative's house.
(d) Abu Qais's house.

3. Why does it take Abul Khaizarun so long to get back to the lorry?
(a) He went and ate lunch.
(b) He took his time.
(c) He fell down the stairs.
(d) The customs men hold a long conversation.

4. Who procures shelter for the family in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?
(a) The uncle.
(b) The father.
(c) The mother.
(d) The aunt.

5. Why does Abul Khaizarun smuggle men?
(a) To make more money.
(b) To genuinely help them.
(c) All the above.
(d) To have workers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what makes the narrator understand what the father wanted to do?

3. What year in school are Suhail and Nabil?

4. What does Marwan do in the morning?

5. What does the father respond to his daughter's offer in "A Hand in the Grave"?

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