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

2. When the Crusades end, who inhabits the castle of Ma Coeur?
(a) Eighth Count of Gretz.
(b) Duke Rochart of Edinmont.
(c) Third Prince of Asturia.
(d) Lord Gunter of Dudley.

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

4. After Roman armies overtake the town of Makor, what happens to Yigal?
(a) He is thrown into the lions' den.
(b) He escapes.
(c) He dies of a heart attack.
(d) He is crucified.

5. In 2200 B.C.E., Makor is ruled by whom?
(a) Emperor.
(b) Empress.
(c) Queen.
(d) King.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rahab, the one who predicts trouble between the Hebrews and the Canaanites?

2. After Christianity is declared the religion of the empire, what does Rome want to build in Makor?

3. In the midst of writing about Makor's earliest inhabitants, the author jumps forward to the present. What does he say Cullinane is doing while Vered is in Chicago?

4. As Volkmar, the eighth Count of Gretz, thinks about what went right and what went wrong during the Crusades, he concludes that _____.

5. The governor of Makor gives sanctuary to Gershom, who is a what?

(see the answer key)

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