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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 does the father do for the soldiers?
(a) He opposes them.
(b) He throws cigarettes to them.
(c) He ignores their presence.
(d) He chides them for being useless.

2. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what do the kids do when the father is set off?
(a) Watch through the window.
(b) Call the police.
(c) Do as their mother says.
(d) Go to the neighbor's house.

3. What does the mother tell the children to do when the father is set off in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?
(a) To go to their room.
(b) To run to the mountains.
(c) To go get help.
(d) To help their father.

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

5. Who does Abu Qais' wife want him to call?
(a) Abul Khaizarun.
(b) Assad.
(c) Umm Umar.
(d) Ustaz Selim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Marwan's father?

2. What is Marwan's brother's name?

3. Why does it take Abul Khaizarun so long to get back to the lorry?

4. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what is the father's mood like immediately after the move?

5. Why does the guide tell Assad he will not run away?

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