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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Land of the Sad Oranges.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," where does the family move?
(a) The outskirts of Acre.
(b) The United States.
(c) The outskirts of Sidon.
(d) Ramallah.

2. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," who owns the house that the family sleeps in?
(a) A Jewish family.
(b) The government.
(c) An Arab family.
(d) A relative of the family.

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

4. How much does Marwan have to pay to go to Kuwait, according to Abul Khaizarun's price?
(a) Fifteen dinars.
(b) Five dinars.
(c) Ten dinars.
(d) Nothing.

5. What happens to Assad, Marwan, and Abu Qais at the end of "Men in the Sun"?
(a) They start a new life in Kuwait.
(b) They go back home.
(c) They are very seriously injured, but survive.
(d) They die in the water tank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Marwan's brother do after he married?

2. Who does Abul Khaizarun introduce himself to first?

3. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what does the father send the children to do every morning?

4. Who procures shelter for the family in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

5. How much is the journey to Kuwait?

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