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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Falcon.

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 satiate his anger.
(b) Because it is what all fathers do.
(c) To end their pain and suffering.
(d) Because he hates his family.

2. What does Umm Saad tell her cousin to tell the commander?
(a) To let Saad come home.
(b) To take care of Saad.
(c) To be tough on Saad.
(d) To let Saad do what he wants.

3. How does the cousin's statement make Umm Saad feel?
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Disappointed.

4. In "If You Were a Horse," when the son asks his father if he hates him, what does the father reply?
(a) He is neutral about him.
(b) He does hate him.
(c) He is afraid of him.
(d) He wishes he were different.

5. What kind of woman is Umm Saad?
(a) An angry woman.
(b) A weak woman.
(c) A strong woman.
(d) A controlling woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Abu Qais' wife want him to call?

2. How often does Umm Saad visit someone after her move?

3. In "The Land of Sad Oranges," what does the father do for the soldiers?

4. Who does Umm Saad still visit after her move?

5. When does Nabil wake up in "A Hand in the Grave"?

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