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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter from Gaza.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Letter from Gaza," why do the narrator and his friend move?
(a) For the social atmosphere.
(b) To save money to move to California.
(c) For the weather.
(d) For their wives.

2. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," why does the family dread the night?
(a) Because they will miss their home more at night.
(b) Because it will be very cold.
(c) Because it will be very hot.
(d) Because they will have to sleep on the street.

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

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

5. What does the narrator note concerning Umm Saad?
(a) Her joy.
(b) Her anger.
(c) Her hate.
(d) Her sorrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the family stay in the house in Sidon?

2. When the narrator runs to the mountains, what does he leave behind in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

3. In "If You Were a Horse," what does this object that the son finds contain?

4. What kind of unique trait did Barq have?

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

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