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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ibrahim do to the perimeter of his town when the riots and attacks begin to reach the valley of Avalon?
(a) He moves his whole town.
(b) He puts up a brick wall.
(c) He lines it with guards.
(d) He lights it on fire.

2. What is the name of the King of Jordan's army?
(a) Arab Secret Forces.
(b) Arab Legion.
(c) Arab Blockade.
(d) Arab Power.

3. What did Ishmael's mother encourage him to do when he was staying with her?
(a) Get a good education.
(b) Write his father often.
(c) Steal from the market.
(d) Learn a trade.

4. After the first failed attack, where does Ibrahim go to watch the Jewish settlers every day?
(a) The mountain.
(b) The center of town.
(c) The knoll.
(d) The cave.

5. What makes Ibrahim nervous about the hotel the driver of the Mercedes takes him on Christmas?
(a) He doesn't know what the drive wants with him.
(b) It is owned by Jews.
(c) It was run by Arab rebels.
(d) It is in a bad part of town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when Gideon is held captive and tortured for giving information to the British?

2. What happens a few days before the Arab Higher Committee forms?

3. What business do Ibrahim and his brother Farouk own?

4. Where do Ibrahim and his friends and family listen to the news on the radio as Germany begins taking over countries?

5. What do most Arabs think about the United Nations' plan for a partition of Palestine?

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