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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. How does Elias say the Jews justify taking Palestinian land?

2. What does Elias set up in anticipation of his absence?

3. What action must the Jews take according to Elias?

4. What does the happenings at Sabra and Shatila tell Elias?

5. Who rules Palestine until the end of WWI?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What occurred during some of Elias's successes that set back the peace movement?

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

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

5. What happened in another village because of Elias's intercession? What did Elias do when he was given a gift?

6. What does Elias Chacour hope about his book?

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

8. Why does he consider the conflict in Israel so horrific?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elias found himself seeking out longer periods of solitude, talking to Jesus and praying for the safe return of the village men and boys. It was during this time that he began to feel that the message from Jesus was peace, and he offered himself to that end, if he could be of use. Discuss the following:

1. Most governments and individuals profess to desire peace, yet it seems almost impossible to obtain. What is the reason for the discrepancy between wanting peace and it not happening?

2. Are there some people who really do not want peace? Discuss fully both with examples from the book and other situations.

3. If the world were totally peaceful, would it be as interesting? Why or why not? Discuss fully both with examples from the book and other situations.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of violence throughout Blood Brothers. Include the following: Is any of the violence justified, necessary, or gratuitous? Is it motivated by greed, hate, revenge, or a form of projection?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of forgiveness throughout Blood Brothers. Include the following: Is it a realistic concept for this situation? Does the forgiven have to return forgiveness? How could true forgiveness change the Middle East situation?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of religion throughout Blood Brothers. Include the following: How does religion influence the actions of the people/groups in the book? Is religion generally seen as a positive thing to embrace? Can people of different religions live together peacefully? Is this demonstrated in the book? How? When?

Essay Topic 3

Elias' father's perspective is historical and he makes certain the children know their heritage. Discuss the following:

1. What is the status of Jews, Muslim and Christians in Palestine before the coming of Zionism?

2. What three principles does Michael Chacour instill in his children and how does Elias manifest those principles as an adult?

3. What advantages are there in knowing one's family and regional history? Are there any disadvantages? How does this knowledge help Elias?

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