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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 when he is set off?
(a) He digs through a chest in a panic.
(b) He has a heart attack.
(c) He leaves the family.
(d) He yells at everyone furiously.

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

3. What is Marwan's brother's name?
(a) Assad.
(b) Selim.
(c) Abu Qais.
(d) Zakaria.

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

5. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what does the father do for the soldiers?
(a) He opposes them.
(b) He ignores their presence.
(c) He throws cigarettes to them.
(d) He chides them for being useless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the mother tell the children to do when the father is set off in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

2. Who does Assad borrow the money from?

3. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what do the men do at the stop on the way out of the town?

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

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

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