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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. What group attracts the attention of Yakov and Jossi?

2. What does Yakov do in retaliation of his father's death?

3. What weapon does Ari carry when he takes a second trip Asta?

4. What does Ari want Kitty to do?

5. What animals are roasted for the feast atop Mount Tabor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Palestine geography lessons given in the children's compound of the Caraolos camp?

2. How does Karen bring herself into contact with Dov?

3. Describe Major Caldwell's attitude toward Jews.

4. What is Ben Solomon's fate?

5. What are Kamaal's conditions of the sale of land to the Jews?

6. Where did Karen Hansen Clement grow up?

7. What exchange takes place between Ari and Taha?

8. Describe the traditional Sunday activities of Simon Rabinsky and his family.

9. What does Sutherland say about the ability to frighten residents of the camp into submission?

10. What are the reactions of Jakov and Jossi to the death of their father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what was meant by the sign on the ship, The Star of David, that reads "Hitler murdered us and the British won't let us in." Put the statement into the context of this story and into the historical context.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the concentration camps as seen by David as he tries to figure out how to get 300 people out of them.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the life of Karen Hansen Clement and how she came to be involved with the interment camps.

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