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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bread of Orphans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When do the British withdraw from Palestine completely?
(a) 1944.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1941.
(d) 1948.

2. How does Elias feel about what happens?
(a) He experiences a rage that cannot be reconciled with the teachings of Jesus.
(b) He rejoices in that his prayers have been answered.
(c) He is devastated at the loss of his parents.
(d) He wants to come home.

3. How do the Zionist act after the British leave?
(a) They enact fair laws to protect the original inhabitants of Palestine.
(b) They grab land that is not theirs blowing up villages in the process.
(c) They retreat to a small area around Jerusalem.
(d) They start developing their land and leave the other groups alone.

4. What do the residents of Palestine hope?
(a) That Palestine would evolve into three different countries.
(b) That Palestine would be absorbed by a stronger Arab state for greater stability.
(c) That an independent state would soon be formed.
(d) That the British would continue their protectorate.

5. What does the Israeli Supreme Court rule when the elders of Biram file a petition for permission to return to their homes?
(a) It is denied.
(b) It is put into limbo in the hopes the elders of Biram will give up.
(c) It is granted.
(d) It is shelved until the Jewish state is more stable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the children in Biram attend school?

2. What do the Christians who remain in Jerusalem continue to believe?

3. What does Michael not want Elias to believe?

4. What is happening in the new Jewish government?

5. What does Elias decide to do at the end of the chapter "Singled out?"

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