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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Land of the Sad Oranges.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the father want to do what he is thinking of doing in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?
(a) To end their pain and suffering.
(b) Because he hates his family.
(c) To satiate his anger.
(d) Because it is what all fathers do.

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

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

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

5. How long does Abul Khaizarun promise the men that he'll leave them in the tank?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 7 minutes at the most.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what do the kids do when the father is set off?

2. What happened to Marwan's father?

3. Why does Abul Khaizarun smuggle men?

4. What does Abu Qais learn about his wife?

5. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," why does the father send the children to do a particular task every morning?

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