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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During the time of Gomer, Makor is _____.
(a) A holding place for prisoners.
(b) Only a shadow of its past glory.
(c) Extravagantly wealthy and luxurious.
(d) A cultural center known far and wide.

3. Returning to the earliest days of Makor, the author writes that someone saves Ur's daughter from a dog about to attack. Who saves her?
(a) Her brother.
(b) A hunter.
(c) Her mother.
(d) A bee chaser.

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

5. During the time of the Seleucid Empire around 167 B.C.E., who is the leader of the Jewish community of Makor?
(a) Jehubabel.
(b) Nebuchadrezzar.
(c) Rimmon.
(d) Ptolemais.

6. In "The Voice of Gomer," why are the Hebrews facing reprisals from Yahweh?
(a) For sailing to Turkey.
(b) For eating lamb.
(c) For their stubbornness.
(d) For leaving Babylonia.

7. What job does Gomer's son hold in Makor?
(a) Fixing tents.
(b) Making bricks.
(c) Managing Jeremoth's library.
(d) Supervising Jeremoth's olive grove.

8. What is the name of Gomer's son?
(a) Riku.
(b) Elrikimon.
(c) Rimmon.
(d) Elion.

9. Baal, one of the gods of the Canaanites, evolved from whom?
(a) Ur.
(b) Urbaal.
(c) Biawy.
(d) Baally.

10. What does the name Epiphanes mean?
(a) Handsome, charitable leader.
(b) Wise chosen one.
(c) Greater than all others.
(d) God made manifest.

11. 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 escapes.
(d) He dies of a heart attack.

12. By Zadok's era, copper tools have been in use for how long?
(a) Twelve thousand years.
(b) Five hundred years.
(c) Sixty years.
(d) Three thousand years.

13. Why does Governor Tarphon write a report advising the government to withdraw edicts against Jewish traditions?
(a) He's worried all the Jews will move elsewhere.
(b) To avoid a rebellion.
(c) Because the edicts are unfair.
(d) He's trying to impress a Jewish lady he likes.

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

15. During the earliest days of Makor, who develops the practice of growing wheat ?
(a) Urbaal's father.
(b) Ur's wife.
(c) Thor's sister.
(d) Thurton's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cullinane and his group start digging up artifacts at Makor, including a bullet, a coin and a menorah but _____.

2. After Cullinane gives a preparatory lecture explaining plans and procedures to the staff at the dig before excavations begin, what does he do?

3. Where do Yigal and his group go to in order to protest against the Romans to Petronius?

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

5. Why does Menalaus have his circumcision reversed?

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