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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. When the son in "If You Were a Horse" asks his father why he says the statement about a horse to him, what does the father reply?
(a) Sometimes it is necessary to trade horses.
(b) Sometimes it is necessary to have a new hobby.
(c) Sometimes it is necessary to kill a horse.
(d) Sometimes it is necessary to set a horse free.

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

3. In "If You Were a Horse," what does the echo of the footsteps of the son resemble?
(a) His mother's footsteps.
(b) Abu Ibrahim's footsteps.
(c) A galloping horse.
(d) His father's footsteps.

4. What is Marwan's brother's name?
(a) Zakaria.
(b) Selim.
(c) Assad.
(d) Abu Qais.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of unique trait did Barq have?

2. What is the name of Abu Qais' teacher?

3. Who procures shelter for the family in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

4. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," who owns the house that the family sleeps in?

5. What kind of journey is it to Kuwait?

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