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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Saintly Men of Safed, pp. 763-869.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Roman armies overtake the town of Makor, what happens to its Jewish residents?
(a) All are exiled to Jordan.
(b) The adults are killed but the children are spared.
(c) Most escape into the nearby swamps.
(d) Most are killed and the rest are taken into slavery.

2. After sailing for Salonica in 1541 before the Inquisition reaches Italy, where do Rabbi Zaki and his family ultimately settle?
(a) Safed.
(b) Tarsus.
(c) Akka.
(d) Antioch.

3. Why does Dr. Abulafia leave Spain?
(a) He is appalled at what Spain is doing and takes his family to Makor.
(b) He has Jewish ancestors and fears the Inquisition.
(c) He takes a trip to visit relatives in Germany.
(d) He gets a better job at Podi, Italy.

4. Approximately how many of the Jews of Makor agree to support Yigal's plan to oppose the Romans?
(a) Ninety percent.
(b) Ten percent.
(c) Half.
(d) One-fourth.

5. Who arrives in Makor to help Yigal and his people fight against invading armies?
(a) Josephus.
(b) Eustacian.
(c) Sephardi.
(d) Pontius.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their active resistance against the Romans, Yigal and his group lie down in the path of Romans in order to stop _____.

2. Of the four members of Rabbi Eliezer's family, which ones survive and find refuge?

3. Around 37 C.E., why does Yigal, a young Jewish laborer, oppose the Romans?

4. How old is Yigal in the year 67 C.E.?

5. After Rabbi Zaki's wife Rachel dies in Safed, who does he end up marrying?

(see the answer key)

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