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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tell, pp. 1019-1088.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Cullinane tells Eliav that he plans to marry Vered Bar-El, what does Eliav say?
(a) A date for the wedding of Bar-El and Eliav has already been set.
(b) Vered finds Cullinane repulsive.
(c) Vered will never marry a non-Jew.
(d) Americans are so rude.

2. Who is Rahab, the one who predicts trouble between the Hebrews and the Canaanites?
(a) Zadok's mother.
(b) Uriel's mother.
(c) Zadok's wife.
(d) Uriel's wife.

3. What is the earliest date that Makor hears about Jesus Christ and his crucifixion?
(a) 59 C.E.
(b) 172 C.E.
(c) 238 C.E.
(d) 31 C.E.

4. When Makor is part of the Seleucid Empire and an edict is given stating that Jews can no longer circumcise their male children, some Jews justify this order while others _____.
(a) Plan a secret revolt against the emperor.
(b) Refuse to break the covenant Abraham had made regarding circumcision.
(c) Move back to Jerusalem where they can practice their customs freely.
(d) Convince the non-Jews that circumcision is a superior practice.

5. After looking at newspaper clippings of Vered Bar-El, Cullinane decides that he will do what?
(a) Catch the next plane back to America.
(b) Get back to work and forget about her.
(c) Propose as soon as she gets off the plane.
(d) Confront Ilan Eliav and state his love for Vered.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Safed, who ends up marrying Sarah, Rabbi Zaki's eldest daughter?

2. After Yahweh tells Gomer to take her son to Jerusalem, what does the widow suspect?

3. Who is the first person to greet Dr. Cullinane when he arrives in Israel as the book opens?

4. As the last chapter of the book opens in November 1964, John Cullinane is at the dig in Makor while Vered Bar-El is in _____.

5. When is Christianity declared the religion of the empire that Makor is a part of?

(see the answer key)

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