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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After befriending a Jewish junkyard dealer, what language does Ishmael learn to read?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Arabic.
(d) Hebrew.

2. What do the Jews say it would take for Jaffa to remain a safe city?
(a) The end of Arab attacks on Tel Aviv.
(b) The end of Arab attacks on Jerusalem.
(c) Ten-thousand dollars.
(d) Five-hundred thousand dollars.

3. Why is Ibrahim nervous about attacking the Jews when they first arrive?
(a) He feels that Gideon is too smart for them.
(b) Previous attacks have failed.
(c) He knows they are stronger.
(d) There is a warning omen in the air.

4. Where does an Arab attack a woman in 1925 that causes everyone to worry about a revenge attack?
(a) The town center.
(b) A kibbutz.
(c) A synagogue.
(d) Mecca.

5. In Part 3, Chapter 6, what does Ibrahim come to realize about Tabah?
(a) That it will be part of Isreal.
(b) That it's art will be lost.
(c) That the villagers need to go home.
(d) That it will be part of Palestine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ibrahim begin to call his section of the refugee camp in Jericho?

2. What happened when Gideon is held captive and tortured for giving information to the British?

3. What subject does Mr. Salmi especially encourage Ishmael in?

4. Why is Tabah considered an enemy village to Gideon?

5. What country is Gustav Bockmann native to?

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