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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. Who will rule the West Bank after Abdullah?

2. How does Ishmael feel knowing that Jamil is considered to be a martyr?

3. Who is Abu Rommel?

4. What does Abdullah do when Jordan takes over the West Bank?

5. Where do Ibrahim and his family find refuge in Tulkarm?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mudhil help Ibrahim find Gideon?

3. What is the Jericho Project?

4. While in Jericho, how does Ibrahim protect his family at night?

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

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

7. How does Ibrahim change after Omar leaves?

8. How does Mudhil help Ibrahim make it to the Zurich conference?

9. Why does Prince Ali Rahman call Kabir in Zurich?

10. What is the lie surrounding Jamil's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of education throughout this novel? Examine the different schools that are mentioned in the book. How do their goals vary? What type of education is being provided and why?

Essay Topic 2

What type of leader is Ibrahim? Support your opinion using detailed examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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