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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. Even though the fifteenth century is the Renaissance era, the Jews continue to be what?
(a) Given special privileges.
(b) Revered.
(c) Censored.
(d) Oppressed.

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

3. What happens when Abd Umar and his army reach Makor?
(a) A bloody battle ensues and most of the residents die.
(b) There is no military resistance, and only two are killed.
(c) Makor's leaders are imprisoned and the people are enslaved.
(d) Abd Umar signs a treaty with Makor's religious leaders.

4. Why is Urbaal killed?
(a) So that his wife could marry another.
(b) He kidnapped the king's daughter.
(c) He killed a man.
(d) So that his house could be used by the priests.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By the year 605 B.C.E., in what condition is Hoopoe's wall found?

2. James Michener's historical novel, The Source, focuses on what geographical regions?

3. In the chapter "Psalm of the Hoopoe Bird," the time line has moved forward to approximately what year?

4. In the end, what does Petronius agree to with regard to the demands from Yigal and his group?

5. The history of Makor begins with the family of a man named what?

(see the answer key)

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