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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. ____________ seems indifferent to the idea of a man dying for no reason.
(a) Ilana
(b) Gad
(c) Gideon
(d) Elisha

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

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

4. For six weeks, recruits are taught by ____________ instructors on how to use various kinds of weapons.
(a) Female
(b) Masked
(c) 100
(d) Young

5. The leaders of England feel that a pardon will be interpreted as a sign of ____________ and that it will encourage other young idealists.
(a) Power
(b) Weakness
(c) Violence
(d) Passivity

6. What does Gad do during the fateful mission which allows them to get away?
(a) Scream for help
(b) Change a tire
(c) Hide David
(d) Shoot a captain

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

8. What does the mysterious figure ask of Elisha when he encounters him in the empty building?
(a) Are you afraid of the dark?
(b) Do you know God?
(c) What are your desires?
(d) Who do you serve?

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

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

11. How is David ben Moshe scheduled to die according to the judgment of military law?
(a) Shooting
(b) Beheading
(c) Injection
(d) Hanging

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

13. The Jews now go out and _______, just like everyone else, to assert their rights to live as men.
(a) Negotiate
(b) Stand tall
(c) Barter
(d) Kill

14. Where does Elisha encounter the old beggar who tells him a story he has not forgotten?
(a) Outside his home
(b) Flea market
(c) Synagogue
(d) School

15. ____________ inspires all Jewish men, woman and children during her radio program.
(a) Maria
(b) Ruth
(c) Ilana
(d) Isabel

Short Answer Questions

1. One can distinguish between night and day by looking at a man's ___________, according to the beggar.

2. Every evening, Elisha stands near a window in order to greet the arrival of ___________.

3. During what season does the opening section of the novel take place?

4. Where does Elisha decide to go after he is granted asylum in their country?

5. Elisha learns from his first raid that it is not easy to play the part of ___________.

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