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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By 167 B.C.E., what additional religion has been introduced in Makor?
(a) Taoism.
(b) Confucianism.
(c) Hellenism.
(d) Buddhism.

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

3. What is the outcome of the meeting that Petronius holds with Jewish leaders in Galilee?
(a) Petronius refuses to lift the ban on circumcisions.
(b) Petronius refuses to improve working conditions for the Jews.
(c) The Jews refuse to be taxed.
(d) The Jews refuse to accept the statues.

4. When Hoopoe needs new iron tools to dig tunnels, he travels to get them from where?
(a) Phoenicia.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Babylon.

5. Dr. Cullinane's expedition is being managed and administered by archaeologist Ilan Eliav, who works for a _____.
(a) Public university.
(b) Government ministry.
(c) Corporate sponsor.
(d) Private library.

6. While Cullinane and his associates work on the excavation site, they live and eat where?
(a) Budget motel.
(b) Luxury hotel.
(c) Kibbutz.
(d) Tents.

7. How long does it take Gomer and her son to travel from Makor to Jerusalem?
(a) Three days.
(b) Twenty days.
(c) Eight days.
(d) Fifteen days.

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

9. What did the engineer Hoopoe do for Makor?
(a) Built a new defense wall.
(b) Built an impenetrable castle.
(c) Modernized farming techniques.
(d) Modernized sailboat designs.

10. Who is the first person to greet Dr. Cullinane when he arrives in Israel as the book opens?
(a) Carmel Tewfik.
(b) Jemail Tabari.
(c) Bahai Solante.
(d) Mahmoud Akko.

11. The engineer Hoopoe is named after what?
(a) Arabian mountain lion.
(b) Spanish deer.
(c) Israeli bird.
(d) Egyptian lizard.

12. When Antiochus Epiphanes is declared a divine emperor, what is moved into the temple?
(a) The silver crown once worn by the emperor.
(b) The baby cradle that had belonged to the infant emperor.
(c) A sword the emperor used to kill his primary enemies.
(d) A gigantic head of the emperor.

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

14. As Cullinane starts working with his colleagues on the dig at Makor, he notes that everyone gets along so well and there is no animosity between who?
(a) Americans and Britons.
(b) Scientists and laborers.
(c) Archaeologists and reporters.
(d) Arabs and Jews.

15. What does El-Shaddai tell Zadok about other gods?
(a) They intend to harm Zadok.
(b) They intend to bless Zadok.
(c) Zadok should worship them.
(d) Zadok should not worship them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Governor Tarphon write a report advising the government to withdraw edicts against Jewish traditions?

2. Urbaal believes his statues were stolen by whom?

3. Why does Urbaal buy a statue of the goddess Astarte?

4. Who does Gomer's son eventually marry?

5. In 2200 B.C.E., how do the Makor villagers protect themselves?

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