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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Ibrahim tell Ishmael they must leave Jericho for Tabah?
(a) After the Arab defeat.
(b) After Tabah becomes a British territory.
(c) After Gideon tells him it is time.
(d) After the Arab uprising.

2. What do most Arabs think about the United Nations' plan for a partition of Palestine?
(a) They thought the British were behind it.
(b) They thought it would not pass.
(c) They thought it was a great idea.
(d) They wanted to help create it.

3. In Chapter 16, Ibrahim says that there will be a war over Palestine when?
(a) After the World War.
(b) Right before summer begins.
(c) When Jews out number the Arabs.
(d) After the new year.

4. After the war, what does Gideon learn when he goes to Tel Aviv to meet with Ben-Gurion?
(a) The Arabs want to have three territories.
(b) The British want them to leave the Egyptians alone.
(c) The United Nations are imposing a peace treaty.
(d) The Americans are coming to re-build the area.

5. Why is Ramiza treated poorly by the people of Tabah?
(a) Because she is a second wife.
(b) Because she is mean to Ibrahim.
(c) Because she is poor.
(d) Because she has no sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the retaliation for Deir Yassin following the Irgun attack?

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

3. What does Abdullah want to do with Jerusalem?

4. How does Ishmael witness the rape of his family members by Kaukji's men?

5. Why are the Tabah villagers surrounded by Jihad soldiers when they spend the night in a field in Ramle?

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