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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ishmael want Nada to learn to read and write?
(a) So she can pretend to be a boy.
(b) She will need the skills in the future.
(c) So she can make money as a scribe.
(d) So she won't be so bored.

2. While at the refugee camp in Jericho, who is the only member of Ibrahim's group that is working?
(a) Ishmael.
(b) Fatima.
(c) Sabri.
(d) Ibrahim.

3. When trying to return to Tabah, why can't Ibrahim use the roads to Jericho?
(a) They have been destroyed.
(b) He doesn't have the right papers.
(c) They are too dangerous.
(d) They are for camels only.

4. In Part 5, Chapter 1, who takes care of Ishmael while his father is away?
(a) Gideon.
(b) The Bedouin.
(c) Sabri.
(d) Kamal.

5. How does Ibrahim plan to pay for the boat to take his villagers to Gaza?
(a) By stealing the boat.
(b) By offering bribes.
(c) By selling supplies.
(d) By borrowing money from Kabir.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Ishmael when he begins to teach at Wadi Bakkah School?

2. What are the Wahhabi known for?

3. While on his deathbed in Chapter 1, what does Ibrahim's father give him?

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

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

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