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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. What sets off the father one day in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?
(a) A small request from the kids.
(b) A fight between the kids.
(c) A fight with his wife.
(d) Losing his job.

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

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

4. What does Marwan do in the morning?
(a) He visits his mother.
(b) He goes to find money.
(c) He visits his brother.
(d) He writes a long letter to his mom.

5. What does the mother hand the father in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?
(a) An orange.
(b) A map.
(c) A tissue.
(d) An apple.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What kind of journey is it to Kuwait?

4. Who lies to Assad and leaves him on the road?

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

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