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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For generations, the Jewish people have suffered quietly, trying to abide by the ___________ commandment.
(a) Fifth
(b) Tenth
(c) Sixth
(d) First

2. What is NOT one of the adjectives one might use to describe the city at the time Elisha is experiencing it?
(a) Loud
(b) Unreal
(c) Silent
(d) Motionless

3. In Tel Aviv, all of the people are afraid of mass _______________, and all newspapers appeal for the Dawson execution to be called off.
(a) Extermination
(b) Reprisal
(c) Celebrations
(d) Exodus

4. Elisha also wants to find out what makes a man most truly a _________ in this world.
(a) Leader
(b) Soldier
(c) Man
(d) Power

5. Whose face does Elisha see as he is staring out the window during this particular night?
(a) His father's
(b) The rabbi's
(c) The beggar's
(d) His own

6. An hour earlier, who relayed the decision of the Old Man to Elisha?
(a) Ilana
(b) The Old Man
(c) Gad
(d) Gideon

7. The Movement's objective is to kill the greatest number of __________ possible.
(a) Women
(b) Civilians
(c) Soldiers
(d) Officers

8. In Hassidic legends, the ______________ is always portrayed standing, according to Elisha's understanding.
(a) God
(b) Devil
(c) Mystic
(d) Messenger

9. What is the commandment that the Jews have tried to live by, though they have suffered in the process?
(a) Thou shalt not have no other Gods but me
(b) Thou shalt not kill
(c) Thou shalt not take the Lord's name in vain
(d) Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor

10. _____________ movements in Europe protest in front of British embassies.
(a) Peace
(b) American
(c) Freedom
(d) Resistance

11. The Old Man believes the English only respect one thing. What is that one thing?
(a) Peace
(b) Action
(c) Money
(d) Violence

12. The ____________ leaders recommend prudence and implore the Old Man not to go too far.
(a) American
(b) Indian
(c) English
(d) Zionist

13. In what area does Elisha spend time in a youth camp after moving to his new country?
(a) London
(b) Normandy
(c) Barcelona
(d) Sicily

14. What does the English army proclaim once they find out that a member of their troops has been captured?
(a) Trade embargos
(b) Miliatry government
(c) Bombing of Palestine
(d) 48 hour curfew

15. Elisha learns from his first raid that it is not easy to play the part of ___________.
(a) Fighter
(b) Killer
(c) God
(d) A Resister

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of day is Elisha looking out the window he is standing by in the building?

2. What does the mysterious figure ask of Elisha when he encounters him in the empty building?

3. What is a Meshulah, or the person that Elisha sees Gad during his time with Elisha?

4. When Gad offers to give Elisha a ____________, Elisha sees Gad as a Meshulah.

5. Elisha's previous idea about killing others included: If you kill, then you're taking on the function of _________.

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