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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what season does the opening section of the novel take place?
(a) Summer
(b) Winter
(c) Spring
(d) Fall

2. In London, Dawson's mother requests _____________ for David ben Moshe in order to save her own son.
(a) A stayed execution
(b) A speedy trial
(c) A pardon
(d) The death

3. What is the only thing Elisha knows about the man he will be facing the following day?
(a) He is a traitor to their cause
(b) He hates him
(c) He has 2 girls
(d) He is an Englishman

4. Where is the crying coming from as Elisha is standing at the window of the building?
(a) Soldier
(b) Cat
(c) Child
(d) Dog

5. When the people learn the entire population will be held responsible, the word _________ begins to be whispered by the people.
(a) Sinners
(b) Pogrom
(c) Betrayers
(d) Coup

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose face does Elisha see as he is staring out the window during this particular night?

2. David ben Moshe's death sentence is the __________ death sentence the mandatory power in Palestine has imposed on the people of the Movement.

3. The ____________ leaders recommend prudence and implore the Old Man not to go too far.

4. Who is taken as a hostage in order to even the score of Movement fighters who will be executed?

5. How is David ben Moshe scheduled to die according to the judgment of military law?

(see the answer key)

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