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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. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what does the father do immediately after he declares what he wants to do?
(a) He runs out of the house.
(b) He kills his family.
(c) He falls silent and lies on the floor, weeping.
(d) He has a heart attack and dies.

2. In "If You Were a Horse," when the son asks his father if he hates him, what does the father reply?
(a) He is neutral about him.
(b) He is afraid of him.
(c) He does hate him.
(d) He wishes he were different.

3. How long does the family stay in the house in Sidon?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Three nights.
(c) Four nights.
(d) Three weeks.

4. What did the father's friends advise him to do about a particular horse?
(a) To give them the horse.
(b) To buy the horse a companion.
(c) To sell or kill the horse.
(d) To raise the horse well.

5. Where does Assad stay in Basra?
(a) The Shatt Hotel.
(b) Abu Qais's house.
(c) A relative's house.
(d) A motel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marwan's brother's name?

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

3. When does the Arab army enter Palestine?

4. What kind of unique trait did Barq have?

5. How long does Abul Khaizarun promise the men that he'll leave them in the tank?

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