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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. In Chapter 12, who is said to have "firmly established a new era and a new principle"?
(a) The British.
(b) Ibrahim.
(c) The Special Night Squads.
(d) The Mufti.

2. Who arrests Gideon in 1946?
(a) The French.
(b) The Jews.
(c) The British.
(d) The Arabs.

3. In Chapter 5, why do sirens go off near the Jewish settlement?
(a) Because the Arabs attack.
(b) Because someone has stolen something.
(c) Because there is a storm.
(d) Because someone has broken in.

4. Why does Heuseinni have to move around the Middle East so much?
(a) He was trying to find his religion.
(b) He was wanted for war crimes.
(c) He was buying a lot of land.
(d) He travelled for work.

5. According to Gideon, what is Islam used as an excuse for?
(a) Failure to use the land well.
(b) Lack of respect in the United Nations.
(c) Failure to secure a good government.
(d) Lack of water.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the first failed attack, where does Ibrahim go to watch the Jewish settlers every day?

2. Why is Ramiza treated poorly by the people of Tabah?

3. Why does the Arab well not have any water in it?

4. Before he agrees to send him to school, what does Ibrahim tell Ishmael his future will be?

5. Why do Gideon and Foote meet at a restaurant in Jerusalem?

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