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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," what do the men do at the stop on the way out of the town?
(a) Find shelter.
(b) Relinquish their weapons.
(c) Buy more weapons.
(d) Buy more supplies.

2. What did Marwan's brother do after he married?
(a) He lived with his brother.
(b) He sent more money.
(c) He stopped sending money.
(d) He moved back to his family.

3. What is the orange like at the end of "The Land of Sad Oranges"?
(a) Turned to dust.
(b) It was peeled.
(c) Dried up and shriveled.
(d) Same as when they bought it.

4. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," why does the father send the children to do a particular task every morning?
(a) So they can have breakfast.
(b) So the house can be clean.
(c) To distract them from their hunger.
(d) To get them an education.

5. What is the name of Abu Qais' teacher?
(a) Ustaz Selim.
(b) Assad.
(c) Marwan.
(d) Abul Khaizarun.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to Abul Khaizarun during the war?

3. How long does Abul Khaizarun promise the men that he'll leave them in the tank?

4. What does Marwan do in the morning?

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

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