2. What does Yakov do in retaliation of his father's death?
(a) Burns a Christian Bible
(b) Stabs a hunchbacked Jew hater named Andreeve
(c) Nothing. His brother Jossi commits the crime
(d) Kills a group of students

3. What was the signal that called the Jews of the Pale of Russia to the Sabbath?
(a) A horn
(b) A bell
(c) There was no signal
(d) A whistle

4. According to Caldwell's twelve-point edict, what should become of the Jewish newspapers and publications?
(a) They should be aided in getting our information
(b) They shoudl be given free rein
(c) They should all cease publication
(d) They shoudl be closely monitored

5. What is the next step the children of the Exodus pledge after the hunger strike has gone on for days?
(a) That ten volunteers will come ashre each day
(b) That they will begin jumping from the boat
(c) That ten volunteers will commit suicide each day
(d) That they will all continue to starve

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dov's job during his stay in Auschwitz?

2. What name does Bruce Sutherland give to the plan to evacuate nonessential British personnel from Palestine?

3. Where does Jakov, now known as Barak, live before moving his family to the newest Jewish farming community?

4. What kinds of jobs do Yakov and Jossi find around the city of Jaffa?

5. What is the task Ari has for Dov Landau?

Short Essay Questions

1. When journalist Theodor Herzl hears the cry of "Death to all Jews," he comes to the conclusion that was echoed by many other Jews. What was that conclusion?

2. What is the official role the British play in preparing the Exodus to sail?

3. Describe the exchange between Kitty and Ari when she sees the hog pen at his parent's farm.

4. After twenty years, the Rabinsky brothers see no change in their new home. What is reason the farms fail?

5. What is Kitty's response when Mark asks if she's in love with Ari?

6. What exchange takes place between Ari and Taha?

7. What is the fate of Dafna?

8. Describe Major Caldwell's attitude toward Jews.

9. What is the reaction of the Danish people when the Danish Jews are ordered to wear the yellow Star of David on an armband?

10. What happened to Kitty following the death of her husband and daughter?

(see the answer keys)

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