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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through If You Were a Horse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the father do about the advice on the horse?
(a) He took their advice.
(b) He didn't understand the advice.
(c) He followed some advice, but not all of it.
(d) He ignored it.

2. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," where does the family stop on their way out?
(a) An orange grove.
(b) A gas station.
(c) Another home.
(d) An apple orchard.

3. Who does Assad borrow the money from?
(a) Marwan.
(b) His father.
(c) The bank.
(d) His uncle.

4. In "If You Were a Horse," why does the son abandon his thoughts about his father?
(a) He learns that his father hates children.
(b) He learns that his father hates horses.
(c) He learns his father used to love horses.
(d) He learns that his father wished he had a daughter.

5. In "If You Were a Horse," why does the father tell his son he wishes he were a horse?
(a) Because he hates horses.
(b) Because he could set him free.
(c) Because he loves horses.
(d) So he could put a bullet in his brain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of journey is it to Kuwait?

2. How will Abul Khaizarun smuggle the men?

3. Why does the guide tell Assad he will not run away?

4. What is the name of the horse that the son finds notes on?

5. Who suggests to Abu Qais that he move to Kuwait?

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