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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The woman of #52 talks about David ben Moshe's death as being ___________.
(a) Meaningful
(b) Horrible
(c) Justified
(d) Unnecessary

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

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

5. Elisha's goal is to enroll in a ___________ course at the Sorbonne school.
(a) Law
(b) Poetry
(c) Philosophy
(d) Latin

6. Every evening, Elisha has never failed to see a __________ when he stands at the window.
(a) Cloud
(b) Shadow
(c) Face
(d) Moon

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

8. David ben Moshe's death sentence is the __________ death sentence the mandatory power in Palestine has imposed on the people of the Movement.
(a) 10th
(b) 9th
(c) Second
(d) First

9. Where does Elisha decide to go after he is granted asylum in their country?
(a) Spain
(b) England
(c) Italy
(d) France

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

11. What sound finally disappears from the outside, according to the book?
(a) The music
(b) The wolves
(c) The child crying
(d) The bombing

12. The Old Man cries because in his eyes, the ____________ are not yet free from fear and victim mentality.
(a) Media
(b) Children
(c) English
(d) Jews

13. Who is the other soldier who is killed during the skirmish which takes place when David is taken prisoner?
(a) John
(b) Dan
(c) Elijah
(d) Joab

14. The beggar tells Elisha not to be afraid of the dark. Night is ____________ than day.
(a) Truer
(b) Purer
(c) Stiller
(d) Easier

15. For two hours each day, ____________ indoctrinates the recruits with the Movement's ideology.
(a) Elish
(b) Joab
(c) Gideon
(d) Gad

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gad do during the fateful mission which allows them to get away?

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

3. All around the world, _____________ is treated as a hero for the situation he is in.

4. Who owns the house that houses John Dawson as he is being hidden away from the English?

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

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