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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. Why does Umm Saad feel the way she does concerning her son?

2. What does Jadaan refuse to do?

3. Who is Umm Saad's favorite child?

4. When Nabil's father asks him why he is tired, what does Nabil reply with?

5. What kind of woman is Umm Saad?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the rumor concerning Jadaan and a red-haired woman?

2. Why is Umm Saad disappointed when the narrator tells her that soldiers have no need for mothers?

3. Briefly describe the story of the Nar.

4. How is Jadaan similar to Nar?

5. How does Umm Saad support her son at the end of the story?

6. What has Saad done, and how does his mother initially react?

7. How does Jadaan show his indifference to everyone around him?

8. What happens to Suhail after the graveyard plan?

9. How do Nabil and Suhail react upon entering the graveyard?

10. In "The Falcon," where did the gazelle go when it left, and why?

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

The mother in "The Land of the Sad Oranges" seems to play a background role in the story, but she still plays an important one. What role does the mother play in the story, and how is she portrayed throughout the story? How does she act for the family in their time of need? Remember to answer each question thoroughly with evidence from the story.

Essay Topic 3

"Men in the Sun" portrays different characters trying to get better opportunities for themselves and their families. How do the characters strive for better lives, specifically? Where do the men want to go for better opportunities? Describe the journey to get there. Remember to answer each question with evidence from the story.

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