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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Arab well not have any water in it?
(a) It has been a very dry year.
(b) Kabir sold the rights to water.
(c) The well was filled with cement.
(d) Ibrahim broke it.

2. On January 10, 1948, what do Kaukji's forces attack in Syria?
(a) Jewish homes.
(b) A mosque.
(c) A kibbutz.
(d) Places of business.

3. In Chapter 12, who is said to have "firmly established a new era and a new principle"?
(a) The British.
(b) Ibrahim.
(c) The Special Night Squads.
(d) The Mufti.

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

5. What does Gideon tell his friends and family to do after his first visit with the Arabs in Tabah?
(a) To build a fence.
(b) To get guns.
(c) To go home.
(d) To start a fire.

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

7. When Fawzi Kabir dines with Ibrahim in his tents, what does Ibrahim ask for help with?
(a) Paying his rent.
(b) Establishing guards.
(c) Building a road.
(d) Starting a farm.

8. Before he agrees to send him to school, what does Ibrahim tell Ishmael his future will be?
(a) A shop owner.
(b) A goatherd.
(c) A religious leader.
(d) A scientist.

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

10. Where do Ibrahim and his friends and family listen to the news on the radio as Germany begins taking over countries?
(a) At the library.
(b) At Gideon's.
(c) At city hall.
(d) At Ibrahim's shop.

11. After Kaukji's attacks on On January 10, 1948, what does he report to his leaders?
(a) That he wasn't able to get his men out of Syria.
(b) That the attacks were successful.
(c) That the attacks failed.
(d) That he captured 50 Jews.

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

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

14. What does Kabir promise Farouk after the war if he stays in Tabah?
(a) One third of the land.
(b) A leadership position.
(c) Forty-thousand dollars.
(d) Five new brides.

15. What is the name of Kaukji's rebel group?
(a) The Arab Embarkment.
(b) The Irregulars.
(c) The Jihad Soliders.
(d) The Propers.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a child, how does Ishmael feel about the Jews?

2. Where does Ibrahim hide the night before he is set to take a boat to Beirut?

3. What subject does Mr. Salmi especially encourage Ishmael in?

4. In Chapter 16, Ibrahim says that there will be a war over Palestine when?

5. How do Ishmael's brothers feel about him attending school?

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