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

2. In Part 2, Chapter 1 -5, how does Ibrahim feel about Gideon?
(a) He misses Gideon.
(b) He doesn't think about Gideon.
(c) He is angry at Gideon.
(d) He is glad he has Gideon as a friend.

3. What makes Ibrahim nervous about the hotel the driver of the Mercedes takes him on Christmas?
(a) It is in a bad part of town.
(b) He doesn't know what the drive wants with him.
(c) It is owned by Jews.
(d) It was run by Arab rebels.

4. Why does the British foreign secretary order a blockade of Palestine?
(a) To let more Jews into the area.
(b) To stop Jewish immigration.
(c) To stop Arabs from fleeing.
(d) To protect their investments in the area.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, why do sirens go off near the Jewish settlement?

2. According to Gideon, what is Islam used as an excuse for?

3. What does Ibrahim say will happen to Ishmael when he catches him visiting the kibbutz?

4. What does Ibrahim do to the perimeter of his town when the riots and attacks begin to reach the valley of Avalon?

5. What do the Mufti do to cause Arabs to attack the Jewish Quarter?

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