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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) Because it is what all fathers do.
(b) Because he hates his family.
(c) To satiate his anger.
(d) To end their pain and suffering.

2. 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 leaves the family.
(c) He yells at everyone furiously.
(d) He has a heart attack.

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

4. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," why does the family dread the night?
(a) Because they will miss their home more at night.
(b) Because it will be very cold.
(c) Because they will have to sleep on the street.
(d) Because it will be very hot.

5. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what does the father send the children to do every morning?
(a) Do household chores.
(b) To climb the hills.
(c) Buy food.
(d) Go to school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," why does the father send the children to do a particular task every morning?

3. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what happens to Acre?

4. What sets off the father one day in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

5. When does the Arab army enter Palestine?

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