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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 3, Chapter 6, what does Ibrahim come to realize about Tabah?

2. Where is the Great Democratic Unity Conference?

3. What causes people to die at the Aqbat Jabar refugee camp?

4. What job does Ibrahim find for Nada with the United Nations in Amman?

5. Who does Nada become involved with while staying with Hamdi Othman?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Wadi Bakkah School like?

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

3. How does Mudhil help Ishmael secure a job?

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

5. What is the Jericho Project?

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

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

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

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

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

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

For much of this novel, Ibrahim is determined to return to Tabah. Discuss what the return to Tabah represents to Ibrahim and his village. Why was the dream abandoned?

Essay Topic 3

Choose two of the murders that happened in this novel and compare and contrast them. Consider the motives, the impact, and the symbolism of each murder.

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