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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. With what do the Palestinians still struggle?

2. What is Biram like?

3. Who is kept from Sabra and Shatila?

4. What is the state of the physical church building?

5. What does Elias establish in Ibillin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Elias continue to do after Palm Sunday and what did the sisters do?

2. What was one of Elias's most acclaimed accomplishments mentioned in the chapter "Work, For the Night is Coming?"

3. What did Elias see as the view the Western world had of the Jews and a homeland?

4. What was the political and economic situation like in Israel in 1967?

5. Why did the Bishop have an appointment with Elias and what was Elias's feelings about it?

6. How was Palestine ruled until the end of World War I and then what happened?

7. What was the reality about the Palestinians that Elias had to face in the last 1960's?

8. What assignment did Elias receive following his ordination and what was his first encounter like there?

9. What did Elias decide to do following his initial efforts in the church at Ibillin?

10. What does Elias first decide to do about the church in Ibillin? How does his efforts work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At a seminary in Paris, Faraj states that, "The real problem is that Western theology starts with man as the center of all things... Elias, we've grown up believing that God is the beginning and end of all things. He is central, not an afterthought. He's alive and has His own ways. Here, they want to tame God with their philosophy " (pg. 117.) Discuss the following:

1. Do you think Faraj's condmenation of Western theology is justified? Does it seem harsh?

2. What do you think are the cultural differences between Elias' childhood world and the Western world that might make such a statement true (if it is true)?

3. Do you think such a blanket statement if fair in this situation or in any situation? What happens when one generalizes about people?

What generalizations were there about Palestinians that were not either true at all or were only true for a small number of Palestinians.

Essay Topic 2

Michael Chacour began to realize that Elias, at age twelve, preeminently, was more spiritually oriented than the other children. Accordingly, when the Church Bishop visited, he requested assistance in locating a school for his youngest son. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think it is a positive step for Michael to send a twelve year old away from home for the purpose of schooling? What would be the advantages for Elias? The disadvantages?

2. If you or your child could not obtain the type of schooling you want while living with your family would you being willing to leave at age 12 or send your 12 year old away to school? Why or why not?

3. What are the goals that Michael has for Elias in going away to school? Do you think Elias fulfills those goals?

Essay Topic 3

Native Jewish inhabitants of Palestine expressed shock and dismay over the actions of the Zionists. Discuss the following:

1. About what were the native Jewish inhabitants expressing their dismay? Does their shock seem rationale?

2. Research and discuss how the native Jewish Palestinians respond to increased inhumane treatment by the Zionist of the Palestinians. Are any native Jewish people still protesting the situation for the Palestinians? Who? What are they saying?

3. Discuss the parallels in the establishing of Israel with the United States taking the native American's lands. Use specific examples from Blood Brothers and from your research.

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