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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. Where does an Arab attack a woman in 1925 that causes everyone to worry about a revenge attack?
(a) A synagogue.
(b) Mecca.
(c) A kibbutz.
(d) The town center.

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

3. What does Abdullah want to do with Jerusalem?
(a) Annex it.
(b) Threaten the leaders.
(c) Give it to the Jews.
(d) Burn it.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Fawzi Kabir dines with Ibrahim in his tents, what does Ibrahim ask for help with?

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

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

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

5. Where does Heusseini have a villa?

(see the answer key)

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