Here I Am Quiz

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Benjy’s idea to call Jacob’s house “The Wailing House” is a reference to what previously discussed element in the novel? (from Part 8, Home)

The Wailing House, a place in Other Life where avatars go to recover once they've been wounded.

The Wailing Wall, a historical site in Jerusalem where Jews go to pray.

The Wailing Wall, a historical site in Europe where Jews were killed in the Holocaust.

The Wailing Room, a room in the family's synagogue where they go to grieve after a death.

What is the metaphoric parallel between the discovery made by Julia in the bathroom and the revelation made by Billie at the Model UN? (from Part 2, Learning Impermanence )

Both the phone found by Julia and the bomb revealed by Billie have immensely destructive potential.

Both the phone found by Julia and the bomb revealed by Billie represent conflict brought into the family by Sam.

Both the phone found by Julia and the bomb revealed by Billie represent the destructive power of male/female relationships.

Both the phone found by Julia and the bomb revealed by Billie represent long-held secrets.

What is the name of the online game Sam plays, and why is that name significant? (from Part 1, Before the War – Section 1)

Other Life: it metaphorically suggests that on some level, Sam (and perhaps many of the other characters) want or needs to escape from the life he is currently living.

Another World: it metaphorically suggests that on some level, Sam (and perhaps many of the other characters) want or needs to escape from the life he is currently living.

Palestinian Life: it explores an imaginary world in which Israel is recognized as a sovereign nation, and the player's avatar is a soldier fighting against Arab invaders.

Jewish Life: it explores an imaginary Israel in which its borders are secure, and its politics, faith, and rituals are respected.

What is the I-word? (from Part 5, Not to Have a Choice is Also A Choice – Section 1)

Israel.

Ignorance.

Impartial.

Idealistic.

Why is the attack on the Dome of the Rock significant? (from Part 4, Fifteen Days of Five Thousand Years )

Because the Dome of the Rock is a site sacred to Christianity, the attack is a conflict-triggering act of aggression by Jews against Christians.

Because the Dome of the Rock is a site sacred to Judaism, the attack is a clear statement that Israel will defend itself.

Because the Dome of the Rock is a site sacred to all faiths, the attack is a clear attack on spirituality and faith.

Because the Dome of the Rock is a site sacred to Islam, the attack is a conflict-triggering act of aggression by Jews against Muslims.