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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ibrahim plan to pay for the boat to take his villagers to Gaza?
(a) By stealing the boat.
(b) By offering bribes.
(c) By borrowing money from Kabir.
(d) By selling supplies.

2. In Chapter 16, Ibrahim says that there will be a war over Palestine when?
(a) When Jews out number the Arabs.
(b) After the World War.
(c) After the new year.
(d) Right before summer begins.

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

4. How many days does it take Ishmael and Jamil to hide their arms in Jericho?
(a) One day.
(b) Three days.
(c) Four days.
(d) Two days.

5. How do Ishmael's brothers feel about him attending school?
(a) They don't care.
(b) They are jealous.
(c) They are shocked.
(d) They think it is funny.

Short Answer Questions

1. While on his deathbed in Chapter 1, what does Ibrahim's father give him?

2. After the war, what does Gideon learn when he goes to Tel Aviv to meet with Ben-Gurion?

3. How does Ibrahim manage to arrange a meeting with the mayor of Nablus?

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

5. In Chapter 16, why does Sheik Azziz say he doesn't care who rules Palestine?

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