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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gideon Asch tell Ibrahim the Jews are planning to do with the land they purchased?
(a) Build new roads.
(b) Build hospitals.
(c) Start a chain of hotels.
(d) Start a farm.

2. Why is Ibrahim nervous about attacking the Jews when they first arrive?
(a) He knows they are stronger.
(b) There is a warning omen in the air.
(c) He feels that Gideon is too smart for them.
(d) Previous attacks have failed.

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

4. What subject does Mr. Salmi especially encourage Ishmael in?
(a) Science.
(b) Writing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Math.

5. What happened when Gideon is held captive and tortured for giving information to the British?
(a) He was sent into exile.
(b) His hand was cut off.
(c) His family was tortured also.
(d) He was killed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ibrahim have find out why the Jews flooded the canals?

2. On January 10, 1948, what do Kaukji's forces attack in Syria?

3. Why does Ibrahim get the title "Haj"?

4. What makes Ishmael curious about the kibbutz?

5. Where does Heusseini have a villa?

(see the answer key)

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