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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Twilight of an Empire, pg. 873 - 927.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hoopoe is finished with his engineering projects, he lives out his days in Makor doing what?
(a) Tending his sheep.
(b) Sailing.
(c) Raising his children.
(d) Sculpting.

2. How long does Meshab work for Hoopoe on his major engineering project?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Fort y years.

3. During the earliest days of Makor, who develops the practice of growing wheat ?
(a) Thor's sister.
(b) Ur's wife.
(c) Thurton's son.
(d) Urbaal's father.

4. In Beirut, what happens to Faraj ibn Ahmed Tabari's brother-in-law, who is a constitution reformer?
(a) He is given asylum and is free to roam the city.
(b) He is promoted to the position of captain.
(c) He is kidnapped by Bedouins and sold into slavery.
(d) He is accused of conspiracy and hanged.

5. Why does Governor Tarphon write a report advising the government to withdraw edicts against Jewish traditions?
(a) He's trying to impress a Jewish lady he likes.
(b) He's worried all the Jews will move elsewhere.
(c) Because the edicts are unfair.
(d) To avoid a rebellion.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Twilight of an Empire," who is the ruler of Tiberias, a city that is called Tubariyeh in 1880?

2. How does the stonecutter Yohanan distract his son Menahem who is treated like an outcast by the other children?

3. Who is Kerith?

4. Timon and Shelomith are ordered to be executed, but after news arrives that Herod is dead they _____.

5. John Cullinane is attracted to Vered Bar-el, but she is not interested in him since she's already engaged to whom?

(see the answer key)

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