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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Safed, who ends up marrying Sarah, Rabbi Zaki's eldest daughter?
(a) Dr. Abulafia.
(b) Yom Tov.
(c) Rabbi Eliezer's son.
(d) Rabbi Zaki's distant cousin.

2. At the end of the book, who does Vered Bar-El decide to marry?
(a) Nobody.
(b) Zodman.
(c) Eliav.
(d) Cullinane.

3. Why does the widow Zipporah seek Cullinane's help?
(a) She wants to become an archaeologist but doesn't know where to start.
(b) She's attracted to Cullinane and simply wants more time with him.
(c) She wants to marry someone but can't get permission to do so.
(d) She wants a job at the dig but nobody will hire her.

4. In Beirut, what happens to Faraj ibn Ahmed Tabari's brother-in-law, who is a constitution reformer?
(a) He is given asylum and is free to roam the city.
(b) He is accused of conspiracy and hanged.
(c) He is promoted to the position of captain.
(d) He is kidnapped by Bedouins and sold into slavery.

5. When Faraj ibn Ahmed Tabari travels to Akka by caravan, who does he encounter?
(a) Three orphans from nearby Makor.
(b) His long lost brother-in-law.
(c) Two widows lost in the desert.
(d) One of the men on Hacohen's list.

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

7. When Shmuel Hacohen is nearly stoned to death, who saves his life?
(a) Ilan Vered.
(b) Faraj ibn Ahmed Tabari.
(c) Mameluke Volkmar.
(d) Kerith El Hopoe.

8. When Faraj Tabari is about to give his superior a gold coin in order to remain in his good graces, he discovers that he has lost the coin. What does he give his superior instead?
(a) Baklava his wife made.
(b) A book his father had given him.
(c) His silver bracelet.
(d) Money he'd received from the Jews.

9. Why does Volkmar stop to talk with a group of Jews in Acre?
(a) He wants to know what is happening in Jerusalem.
(b) He wants to bring more Jews to Makor.
(c) He wants to learn more about their religion.
(d) He wants their help in trading with the Mamelukes.

10. In the last chapter, Cullinane is surprised to discover that Ilan Eliav has been offered what?
(a) A job on a cruise ship.
(b) A teaching position at Harvard.
(c) A job at another dig.
(d) A cabinet post.

11. When John Cullinane discusses the case of the widow Zipporah Zederbaum with Ilan Eliav, Ilan complains that John doesn't know _____.
(a) Women.
(b) Manners.
(c) Hiring protocols.
(d) Judaism.

12. In exchange for water in the Jewish settlements, the leader of Tubariyeh is trying to get baksheesh, which is what?
(a) A pastry made of honey and dates.
(b) Immunity against any future mistakes he may make.
(c) A tip or bribe in exchange for a service.
(d) Very thin silver jewelry.

13. While the Gottesmanns and other Jews sing sustaining songs at Safed, what does Rabbi Itzik do?
(a) Leads Talmud study sessions for his group.
(b) Harvests grapes from his vineyard.
(c) Conducts a private wedding ceremony.
(d) Meets with the mayor of Safed.

14. The rabbis of Makor believe that even if the Jewish people have no nation, they will always be bound by what?
(a) The Song.
(b) The Word.
(c) The Law.
(d) The Psalm.

15. What type of work do Rabbi Zaki's wife and daughters do in Safed?
(a) Baking bread.
(b) Picking grapes.
(c) Spinning thread.
(d) Making crepes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Menahem converts to Christianity, what name does he adopt?

2. When Menahem wants to marry Jael, daughter of Rabbi Asher, what does the rabbi do?

3. In governing the people of Tubariyeh in the 1880s, the ruler of this city is used to doing what?

4. When Islam arrives at Makor, the population there consists primarily of Christians, Jews, and _____.

5. Shmuel Hacohen seeks help from the leader of Tubariyeh to do what?

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