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

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

3. The history of Makor begins with the family of a man named what?
(a) Ur.
(b) Thurton.
(c) Thor.
(d) Urbaal.

4. By the time Islam arrives at Makor, what major landmark has been there for three hundred years?
(a) Cathedral of Saint Michael.
(b) Temple of the Olive Groves.
(c) Library of the Wisdom of Ages.
(d) Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene.

5. Fighting on the side of the Prophet Muhammad, Abd Umar works diligently to spread Islam across Byzantine regions although he _____.
(a) Was born a Jew.
(b) Doesn't hate Christians or Jews.
(c) Has a Jewish aunt and a Christian grandfather.
(d) Was born a Christian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Abd Umar believes that the Jews discovered God, that God sent Jesus Christ as a prophet, and that God sent Muhammad as the next prophet, making Islam what?

2. After sailing for Salonica in 1541 before the Inquisition reaches Italy, where do Rabbi Zaki and his family ultimately settle?

3. What gift is the young son of Volkmar, the eighth Count of Gretz, given at Saphet?

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

5. Leah, who is Zadok's daughter, wants to marry whom?

(see the answer key)

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