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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. Why does the guide tell Assad he will not run away?
(a) Because he has a legal business.
(b) Because he escorts 10 people.
(c) Because he is his friend.
(d) Because he has a good reputation.

2. How long does Abul Khaizarun promise the men that he'll leave them in the tank?
(a) 7 minutes at the most.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

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

4. What mood is the father in when they reach Sidon?
(a) Saddened.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Crazy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," where does the family stop on their way out?

3. What does Abu Qais learn about his wife?

4. When the narrator runs to the mountains, what does he leave behind in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

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

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