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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4, Chapter 11, what is Abdullah's dream for the middle east?

2. Where does Ibrahim plan to stay while avoiding going to Jordan?

3. What are students taught at Wadi Bakkah School?

4. What will happen if the Jews attack the Egyptians?

5. Who is murdered in July 1951?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the refugee camps like in Jericho?

2. How does Mudhil help Ibrahim find Gideon?

3. What role does Mudhil give Ibrahim in an upcoming conference in Part 4, Chapter 5?

4. What makes Ishmael jealous of Sabri in Part 3, Chapter 5?

5. What does Mayor Bakshir think about Palestine's government?

6. Why does Ibrahim tell Ishmael he may have to kill Sabri?

7. How do Ibrahim and Ishmael plan to contact Gideon in Part 4, Chapters 1-5?

8. In Part 3, Chapters 6-10, what does Ibrahim decide about Tabah?

9. Why does Ursula seek revenge against Kabir?

10. How does Gideon feel about letting the Egyptians keep Gaza?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arab tradition guides the lives of several characters in this novel. Choose three elements of Arab tradition and explain how they impact the characters in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

How are Jews depicted in this novel? Take a close look at the rhetoric and language used when Jews are discussed. What is the purpose of this?

Essay Topic 3

Select two of the conferences held in this novel and compare and contrast them. Who attended? What were the goals? What was actually accomplished?

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