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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV, pp. 258-303.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the British suppose to leave Palestine?
(a) August 1, 1950.
(b) August 1, 1949.
(c) August 1, 1951.
(d) August 1, 1948.

2. How many agencies did the founder of Zionism want to create to help the Jews emigrate?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

3. What did the Anglo-American Committee hope would curb hostility between Jews and Arabs in Palestine?
(a) Gated communities.
(b) Two countries.
(c) Equal access to American subsidies.
(d) Equalizing the disparity in standards of living.

4. What was Emir Feisal's title?
(a) King of Mecca.
(b) Nabab of Mecca.
(c) Sheriff of Mecca.
(d) Calif of Mecca.

5. Why would Israel need to change its tactics, according to Hassanain Haykal?
(a) Bad press due to civilian killings.
(b) There was no longer any regular army to fight.
(c) Fights would move to densely populated areas.
(d) Palestinians would get better weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Peel Commission created?

2. How long of a transitional period did the U.N. set to create provisional governments?

3. What would be the best defense against Israel according to Ahmed Baha Ed-Dine?

4. What was Jerusalem made by the U.N.?

5. What did Hassanain Haykal reveal in the high level Arab leaders?

(see the answer key)

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