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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Marwan do in the morning?
(a) He visits his brother.
(b) He writes a long letter to his mom.
(c) He goes to find money.
(d) He visits his mother.

3. How much is the journey to Kuwait?
(a) 20 dinars.
(b) 7 dinars.
(c) 3 dinars.
(d) 15 dinars.

4. In "If You Were a Horse," when did the son's mother die?
(a) As she gave birth to him.
(b) When he was a teenager.
(c) Shortly after giving birth to him.
(d) Three years after giving birth to him.

5. In "If You Were a Horse," what did the father do following his wife's death?
(a) He traded Barq.
(b) He gave his son up for adoption.
(c) He sold his horses.
(d) He bought more horses.

6. In "If You Were a Horse," where did the father move after his wife's death?
(a) To the country.
(b) To another country.
(c) To the United States.
(d) To the city.

7. In "If You Were a Horse," where does the son find this object?
(a) In the mailbox.
(b) In his dad's bag.
(c) In a closet.
(d) In a drawer.

8. What happened to Abul Khaizarun during the war?
(a) He lost his wife.
(b) He lost his arm.
(c) He lost his leg.
(d) He lost his manhood.

9. In "If You Were a Horse," why does the father tell his son he wishes he were a horse?
(a) Because he loves horses.
(b) Because he hates horses.
(c) So he could put a bullet in his brain.
(d) Because he could set him free.

10. What sets off the father one day in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?
(a) A fight with his wife.
(b) A fight between the kids.
(c) Losing his job.
(d) A small request from the kids.

11. How did the father feel about the horse?
(a) He hated the horse.
(b) He had no feelings for the horse.
(c) He loved the horse.
(d) He felt burdened by the horse.

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

13. What kind of unique trait did Barq have?
(a) A red patch.
(b) A white spot.
(c) An unusual hoof.
(d) A purple patch.

14. What does Abu Qais learn about his wife?
(a) She is dying.
(b) She is leaving him.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She is sick.

15. Why does it take Abul Khaizarun so long to get back to the lorry?
(a) The customs men hold a long conversation.
(b) He fell down the stairs.
(c) He went and ate lunch.
(d) He took his time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the damp earth smell like to Abu Qais?

2. When does the family reach Sidon?

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

4. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what does the father do immediately after he declares what he wants to do?

5. What did Marwan's brother do after he married?

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