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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Umm Saad.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Umm Saad's cousin respond to the idea Umm Saad has of doing something for her son?
(a) He says that she should follow through with her idea.
(b) He says that soldiers have no need for mothers.
(c) He says that she should come up with another idea.
(d) He says soldiers always need their mothers.

2. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," where does the family move?
(a) The United States.
(b) The outskirts of Acre.
(c) The outskirts of Sidon.
(d) Ramallah.

3. What does Nabil say he woke up for?
(a) To pray.
(b) To study.
(c) To rob a grave.
(d) To clean.

4. Who lies to Assad and leaves him on the road?
(a) Marwan.
(b) Abul-Abd.
(c) Abul Khaizarun.
(d) Ustaz Selim.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Suhail complain about?

3. Why does the father want to do what he is thinking of doing in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

4. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," when does the narrator return to the house?

5. In "A Hand in the Grave," who offers to give up the scheme?

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