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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 father want to do what he is thinking of doing in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?
(a) To end their pain and suffering.
(b) Because it is what all fathers do.
(c) To satiate his anger.
(d) Because he hates his family.

2. On what condition does Assad borrow the money?
(a) He will pay it back with interest.
(b) He will marry someone sooner.
(c) He will trade his car.
(d) He will use it for investments.

3. Why does Abu Qais feel insignificant?
(a) His friends make him feel that way.
(b) He lives off an inheritance rather than working.
(c) He has a low IQ.
(d) He doesn't even own his own home.

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

5. How long does Abul Khaizarun actually leave the men in the tank?
(a) Twenty minutes.
(b) Seven minutes.
(c) Five minutes.
(d) Almost an hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the orange like at the end of "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

2. Who does Abul Khaizarun introduce himself to first?

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

4. Why does Abul Khaizarun smuggle men?

5. How will Abul Khaizarun smuggle the men?

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