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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, why do sirens go off near the Jewish settlement?
(a) Because someone has stolen something.
(b) Because the Arabs attack.
(c) Because there is a storm.
(d) Because someone has broken in.

2. What is Plan D?
(a) A plan to set fire to Jewish settlements.
(b) A plan to allow Jews to use stolen tanks.
(c) A plan to offer defense to Jewish settlements.
(d) A plan to use car bombs on Jewish settlements.

3. What do most Arabs think about the United Nations' plan for a partition of Palestine?
(a) They thought the British were behind it.
(b) They wanted to help create it.
(c) They thought it was a great idea.
(d) They thought it would not pass.

4. How old is Ishmael when he leaves school?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Ten.
(d) Nine.

5. Why does Heuseinni have to move around the Middle East so much?
(a) He was wanted for war crimes.
(b) He was trying to find his religion.
(c) He was buying a lot of land.
(d) He travelled for work.

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

7. What did Ishmael's mother encourage him to do when he was staying with her?
(a) Learn a trade.
(b) Get a good education.
(c) Steal from the market.
(d) Write his father often.

8. What business do Ibrahim and his brother Farouk own?
(a) A coffeehouse.
(b) An after-hours restaurant.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A theater.

9. What year is it when Farouk tells Ibrahim that the Jews are coming?
(a) 1954.
(b) 1944.
(c) 1934.
(d) 1924.

10. How do the Mujahedeen raise money for Mufti?
(a) They start a storefront to launder cash.
(b) Extortion and looting.
(c) Fundraising and investing.
(d) Gambling and bribing.

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

12. Where does Kaukji tell Ibrahim he must take his people and their tribes?
(a) Iran.
(b) Jaffa.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Iraq.

13. How do the Christian Arabs feel about Kaukji's attacks?
(a) They wanted no part of them.
(b) They were didn't know anything about the attacks.
(c) They wanted to help the Jews.
(d) They wanted to help the Arabs.

14. Who sides with the Germans as World War II was starting?
(a) The Arabs.
(b) The Jews.
(c) The Iraqis.
(d) The Syrians.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ishmael witness the rape of his family members by Kaukji's men?

2. Who does Ibrahim make a deal with for safe passage to Beirut for the Tabah villagers?

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

4. What group does Mr. Salmi belong to?

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

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