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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Marwan have to pay to go to Kuwait, according to Abul Khaizarun's price?

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

3. In "If You Were a Horse," where does the son find this object?

4. What did the father do about the advice on the horse?

5. Why is the son afraid that his father is dead in "If You Were a Horse"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "If You Were a Horse," why does the father refuse to allow his son to perform his surgery?

2. What does the son realize at the end of "If You Were a Horse"?

3. What is ironic about the conversation Abul Khaizarun has with a man in the customs office?

4. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," how does the army affect the father's mental state in two extremes?

5. Why are the kids sent to the hills so often in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

6. In "If You Were a Horse," what does the black notebook reveal?

7. What did the orange represent in the beginning of "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

8. Who are the antagonists in "The Land of Sad Oranges," and why?

9. Why is Abul Khaizarun delayed when he passes through customs?

10. What is ironic about Abul Khaizarun confirming the bad reputation of smugglers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The themes of courage and cowardice are prominent in "Letter from Gaza." How does cowardice play a role in the story? How does courage play a role in the story? Which display is strongest--the cowardice or the courage, and with whom? Remember to answer each question with specific examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

There are four main characters in "Men in the Sun," and they all have different backgrounds. Describe each character and their background. What do all the characters have in common? What makes them all different? Remember to answer each question with evidence from the story.

Essay Topic 3

"Umm Saad" may be the best example in this collection of stories to show the trials of motherhood. How does Umm Saad feel the trials of motherhood? How does she respond to her trials? Which traits help her most in her trials in motherhood? Remember to answer each question with evidence from the story.

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