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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. _________ work is frequently found in juvenile literature for Jews, reinforcing stereotypes.

2. Shipler describes how a _____________ prisoner was surprised when he could not discern any difference between a Sephardic and Ashkenazi guard.

3. ___________ arguments carry little weight, even among extreme West Bank settlers.

4. A journalist states that ______ are so used to having enemies that hey are suspicious when someone tries to be their friend.

5. Children taught only caution in dealing with __________ more often grow to fear and hate them.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the second goal of Shipler for this book and for the understanding of the reader?

2. Why does the Arab side of the argument lack a spokesperson for reason?

3. What does Shipler discuss as being the goal of terrorism amongst the Jews and Arabs?

4. Where does Shipler note that the stereotypes of Arabs are depicted in the everyday culture?

5. What does Shipler mean when he discusses the idea of 'culture of the desert'?

6. Unless a two state solution can be found, what will the population of Arabs to Jews be in the coming years?

7. Why it is sometimes advantageous to be an outsider, according to Shipler?

8. How are the Arab youth being affected by the actions of the Israeli police?

9. What did politicians do when a journalist documents forced expulsions from many parts of the country?

10. How do Jews seem to differentiate among Arabs according to survey data that Shipler examines?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Wars can create horrific results, but they also produce heroes as well as a chance to defend one's beliefs.

Part 1: Do you think war is the only solution in some situations? Why or why not?

Part 2: What do you think about the idea of war heroes? Do you believe someone fighting in a war is always a hero? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think you would ever feel called to fight in a war? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

A boy who did not agree with the anti-Arab bigotry in his school was called a traitor.

Part 1: Why do you think this Jewish boy was labeled a traitor?

Part 2: How else might the group have responded to the statement of the boy?

Part 3: Do you think the Jewish boy in today's world and in this classroom might face the same feedback? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The overall goal of the book seems to be to discuss whether peace is possible in an area with such a long history of war.

Part 1: Why do you think peace is still the goal of mankind?

Part 2: Do you think finding world peace is something that is possible? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think the world would change if we were able to create world peace?

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