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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the mother hand the father in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?
(a) An apple.
(b) An orange.
(c) A map.
(d) A tissue.

3. What does Suhail complain about?
(a) Not having a brother to help.
(b) Being hot.
(c) Being cold.
(d) Not being able to collect the money he needs.

4. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what does the narrator realize the father wants to do?
(a) Leave the family.
(b) He wants to kill the children and himself.
(c) Kill himself only.
(d) Kill his wife and flee.

5. How often does Umm Saad visit someone after her move?
(a) Every Tuesday.
(b) Every Friday.
(c) Every Thursday.
(d) Every Wednesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Umm Saad ask her cousin?

2. What does Nabil pack in his bag?

3. What kind of journey is it to Kuwait?

4. Why does Abul Khaizarun smuggle men?

5. Who does Abu Qais' wife want him to call?

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