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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. When Makor becomes part of the Seleucid Empire, how are the Jews living there encouraged?

2. At the start of Dr. Cullinane's archaeological dig, how much funding has he already procured?

3. When Makor is part of the Seleucid Empire, the Jews living there respect the deities of other cultures but worship their god named _____.

4. Timon and Shelomith are ordered to be executed, but after news arrives that Herod is dead they _____.

5. Who is the first person to greet Dr. Cullinane when he arrives in Israel as the book opens?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Yigal, and how does he become a leader of his people?

2. As a Hebrew living among Canaanites, what conflicts does Gomer experience?

3. Why do conflicts arise between Zadok's people and Uriel's people?

4. Why do Ur and his son work on building a dike?

5. How do Yigal and his wife die?

6. Who are Jemail Tabari, Vered Bar-El, and Ilan Eliav, and how are they associated with John Cullinane?

7. Why does the leader of the Canaanites accept Zadok and his people?

8. Who is Paul Zodman, and how is he helping with the excavation at Makor?

9. How are Timon and Shelomith saved?

10. Who are Urbaal and Timna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the structures Cullinane desires to uncover at the dig is a castle. Write about this castle, explaining how and when it got there. During what era was it built? What was Makor like during that time? What does Cullinane determine about the castle?

Essay Topic 2

In many of the situations Michener creates, he employs irony. Find two instances where irony appears in The Source. In each case, explain what makes the situation ironic. State how irony adds greater depth to the situation.

Essay Topic 3

Despite the many conflicts and wars that take place time and again in The Source, the author includes several close relationships based on love, mutual respect, and deep trust. Write about two of these relationships. How do these relationships serve as beacons of light during the turbulent history of Makor?

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