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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through If You Were a Horse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "If You Were a Horse," why does the son abandon his thoughts about his father?
(a) He learns that his father wished he had a daughter.
(b) He learns that his father hates children.
(c) He learns his father used to love horses.
(d) He learns that his father hates horses.

2. How long does the family stay in the house in Sidon?
(a) Four nights.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Three nights.
(d) Three weeks.

3. Why is the son afraid that his father is dead in "If You Were a Horse"?
(a) Because he saw a vision of his father dead.
(b) Because he did not perform the surgery.
(c) Because his father had very bad cancer.
(d) Because he did not perform the surgery well.

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

5. What did Marwan's brother do after he married?
(a) He stopped sending money.
(b) He moved back to his family.
(c) He sent more money.
(d) He lived with his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abul Khaizarun smuggle men?

2. Why does the father want to do what he is thinking of doing in "The Land of Sad Oranges"?

3. On what condition does Assad borrow the money?

4. What did Barq's unique trait predict, according to superstition?

5. What kind of journey is it to Kuwait?

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