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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Men in the Sun.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who lies to Assad and leaves him on the road?
(a) Abul Khaizarun.
(b) Marwan.
(c) Ustaz Selim.
(d) Abul-Abd.

3. Who does Abul Khaizarun introduce himself to first?
(a) Assad.
(b) Ustaz Selim.
(c) Abu Qais.
(d) Marwan.

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

5. What does the proprietor insist to Assad about the smuggling?
(a) Assad must pay afterward.
(b) Assad must find five other men to be smuggled.
(c) Assad must pay weeks in advance.
(d) Assad must pay beforehand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Assad, Marwan, and Abu Qais at the end of "Men in the Sun"?

2. Where does Assad stay in Basra?

3. What happened to Marwan's father?

4. How long is the journey to Kuwait?

5. In "Men in the Sun," what kind of weather do the men encounter on the journey?

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