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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fires of Ma Coeur, pp. 705 - 760.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to a castle the team is looking for, the archaeologists believe that the Makor site will reveal what else?
(a) Temple, pyramid, shrine, and obelisk.
(b) Basilica, temple, synagogue, and mosque.
(c) Fortress, pyramid, and minaret.
(d) Shrine, tomb, and military statuettes.

2. As Volkmar prepares for a siege, he figures that there is enough food at Ma Coeur to feed all the farmers for at least how long?
(a) Three months.
(b) Five years.
(c) Eight weeks.
(d) Two years.

3. Accompanied by the trader Muzaffar, what does Volkmar do on the trip he starts in April?
(a) Stops at seven locations to negotiate with governors.
(b) Points out sights to his son and explains their history.
(c) Buys wares to sell at the new trading post.
(d) Collects numerous books from nomadic sages.

4. Under the leader Uriel, Makor is prosperous, having developed a monetary system utilizing what?
(a) Silver and gold.
(b) Feathers and leaves.
(c) Rubies and pearls.
(d) Rocks and seashells.

5. Why does Urbaal buy a statue of the goddess Astarte?
(a) To help his wife be fertile.
(b) To protect his home and children.
(c) To help restore his health.
(d) To protect his flock of sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Volkmar meets with a Mameluke captain, what concern does the captain raise?

2. By the time Islam arrives at Makor, what major landmark has been there for three hundred years?

3. As the book opens, Dr. John Cullinane arrives where?

4. Why does Menalaus have his circumcision reversed?

5. Why is Urbaal killed?

(see the answer key)

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