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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. Elisha's goal is to enroll in a ___________ course at the Sorbonne school.

2. Gad and David are childhood friends who entered the __________ together.

3. A ____________ delegation is received at the White House where the U.S. president promises to help as well.

4. What is the eleventh commandment that is taught to the new recruits when they are training?

5. An hour earlier, who relayed the decision of the Old Man to Elisha?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the English army do in response to the kidnapping of Captain John Dawson?

2. What was the goal of the first rad that Elisha went on as a part of the Movement?

3. What is the eleventh commandment that is taught to the recruits by a masked man with a soft voice?

4. Why does Gad want Elisha to join the Movement of Jews who are fighting against the English?

5. What is the lesson of the grizzled master that Elisha remembers when he learns about the idea of killing others?

6. What does Elisha envy in the Old Man, regardless of what he instructs them to do for the cause?

7. What will happen to David ben Moshe as a result of his capture by the English?

8. What does Ilana say to John Dawson's mother during her radio program?

9. How does Elisha rationalize the killing of others in the name of the Movement, even though scripture condemns it?

10. How have the fighters of the Movement been attacking the English by surprise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The symbolism of 'dawn' is everywhere in this story - with dawn being when the prisoner is killed and when Elisa becomes pensive.

Part 1: Why do you think 'dawn' was selected as the focus of the title?

Part 2: Do you think 'dawn' is a good symbol to use in this story? Why or why not?

Part 3: Is dawn an important time in your life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The cries of the child echo throughout the city, giving Elisha something to think about.

Part 1: What might the cries of the child signify to Elisha and to the story as a whole?

Part 2: In what ways is Elisha still a child in this story? Why?

Part 3: Do you think the cries of the child would change your mind if you were in Elisha's shoes? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

While some people seem to have peaceful ideas of how to resolve the situation with the prisoners, others think otherwise.

Part 1: What is the value of trying to resolve the situation with the other side in a peaceful way?

Part 2: What is the benefit of resolving the situation in a violent way?

Part 3: What will change once violence has been done in the name of a Movement?

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