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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the father call Nabil?
(a) A good man.
(b) Worthless.
(c) A pious Muslim.
(d) A sinner.

4. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," why does the father send the children to do a particular task every morning?
(a) So they can have breakfast.
(b) To get them an education.
(c) So the house can be clean.
(d) To distract them from their hunger.

5. What happened to Marwan's father?
(a) He died.
(b) He was arrested.
(c) He fell into a coma.
(d) He left them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what does the narrator realize the father wants to do?

2. In "If You Were a Horse," what does the echo of the footsteps of the son resemble?

3. How will Abul Khaizarun smuggle the men?

4. What does Umm Saad say about children?

5. How does Nabil's friend feel when he meets him?

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