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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. What will happen if the Jews attack the Egyptians?

2. In Part 4, Chapter 17, why do Ibrahim and Hagar earn new respect?

3. What does Per Olson convince Ibrahim to do in the refugee camps?

4. When Ibrahim finds out his artifacts will go to Hebrew University, where does he ask them to be sent?

5. Where does Gamal Abdel Nasser have a successful coup?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ursula seek revenge against Kabir?

2. After leaving Tabah, why does Ibrahim refuse to be called a refugee?

3. How do Ibrahim and Ishmael plan to contact Gideon in Part 4, Chapters 1-5?

4. While in Jericho, how does Ibrahim protect his family at night?

5. Why does Ibrahim tell Ishmael he may have to kill Sabri?

6. How does Mudhil help Ishmael secure a job?

7. What does Mayor Bakshir think about Palestine's government?

8. What is the lie surrounding Jamil's death?

9. What happens after the death of Abdullah?

10. What is the Jericho Project?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose three of the leaders from this novel and compare and contrast them. Consider the way they rule their people, their political beliefs, and their successes/failures.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the symbolism of Ibrahim's dagger. Consider how Ibrahim came to own it and all the action it sees throughout the novel. What does the dagger represent?

Essay Topic 3

How are Jews depicted in this novel? Take a close look at the rhetoric and language used when Jews are discussed. What is the purpose of this?

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