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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. When Ibrahim finds out his artifacts will go to Hebrew University, where does he ask them to be sent?

2. In Part 5, Chapter 1, what makes Ishmael begin to accept reality?

3. Who works on Ibrahim's truck whenever it breaks down on his way to Jericho?

4. Where does Gamal Abdel Nasser have a successful coup?

5. How old is Ishmael when he begins to teach at Wadi Bakkah School?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the Jericho Project?

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

4. How does Mudhil help Ishmael secure a job?

5. What is the Wadi Bakkah School like?

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

7. What disagreement does Jamil have with his father in Part 4, Chapters 6-10?

8. After leaving Tabah, why does Ibrahim refuse to be called a refugee?

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

10. What happens to Ishmael when he is with the Sirhan Bedouin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research the history of Palestine during this time. How does this novel remain true to history? Where does the novel diverge? Why do you think this happens?

Essay Topic 2

How do the militant and rebel groups shape the development of Palestine and affect the wars in this novel? Who agrees with these actions and who disagrees? Why? What is the commentary the author is giving about these types of groups?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the symbolism of Ibrahim's dagger. Consider how Ibrahim came to own it and all the action it sees throughout the novel. What does the dagger represent?

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