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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. While on his deathbed in Chapter 1, what does Ibrahim's father give him?
(a) A book.
(b) A ring.
(c) A dagger.
(d) A cloak.

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

3. How does Ibrahim feel about the unity described by Kaukji in Part 2, Chapter 6?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is unsure.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is nervous.

4. 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 a new Jewish settlement.
(d) To discuss how to build better bombs.

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

2. Why is one of Ibrahim's villagers captured by Mufti and Mujahedeen?

3. Where does Ishmael attend school when he is nine?

4. How did the Jews respond to the first offer of a partitioned country?

5. What did Ishmael's mother encourage him to do when he was staying with her?

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