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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Arab well not have any water in it?
(a) The well was filled with cement.
(b) Ibrahim broke it.
(c) Kabir sold the rights to water.
(d) It has been a very dry year.

2. Why do Gideon and Foote meet at a restaurant in Jerusalem?
(a) To discuss moving the Jews back to Europe.
(b) To discuss what is happening in Tabah.
(c) To discuss how to build better bombs.
(d) To discuss a new Jewish settlement.

3. What do the Mufti do to cause Arabs to attack the Jewish Quarter?
(a) Paid them to do it.
(b) Nothing at all.
(c) Threatened them if they didn't do it.
(d) Give a speech.

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

5. In Chapter 16, why does Sheik Azziz say he doesn't care who rules Palestine?
(a) Because he read it in a book.
(b) Because he does not believe in rulers.
(c) Because he lives in the desert.
(d) Because he knows Arabs will win.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gideon tell his friends and family to do after his first visit with the Arabs in Tabah?

2. Where does Farouk go to make marriage arrangements between Ibrahim and Ramiza?

3. What subject does Mr. Salmi especially encourage Ishmael in?

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

5. What does Gideon Asch tell Ibrahim the Jews are planning to do with the land they purchased?

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