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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 11- 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Tabah, what does every house have even if the residents can not read?
(a) A cookbook.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A Koran.
(d) Newspapers.

2. What happens shortly after the Arabs capture the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem?
(a) The British step in.
(b) The Arabs take Tabah.
(c) The Russians get involved.
(d) The Jews start fighting back.

3. What makes Ishmael curious about the kibbutz?
(a) Gideon's talks.
(b) Reading the Koran.
(c) His father's secrecy.
(d) Living next to one.

4. Who is the Colonel of the Arab Legion?
(a) Massa.
(b) Bakshir.
(c) Sabri.
(d) Zyyad.

5. Where does Ibrahim plan to stay while avoiding going to Jordan?
(a) Caves.
(b) Rooftops.
(c) Friend's houses.
(d) In their truck.

Short Answer Questions

1. After befriending a Jewish junkyard dealer, what language does Ishmael learn to read?

2. What does Sabri want to find in Gaza?

3. As a child, how does Ishmael feel about the Jews?

4. What does Ursula tell Ibrahim when he meets with her before the Zurich conference?

5. What work does Ibrahim do in Nablus?

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