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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After winning Safed over to the Jewish state, Gottesmann and other Jews go on to fight at Akka and:

2. When John Cullinane discusses the case of the widow Zipporah Zederbaum with Ilan Eliav, Ilan complains that John doesn't know _____.

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

4. 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?

5. What is Father Vilspronck's role in the book's final chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the chapter "The Tell," what does Cullinane realize about Bar-El as he looks at pictures of her from newspaper clippings?

2. What happens when the Jews defend Safed in 1948?

3. How does the author show both the desire for peace and the volatility of Makor and its surroundings in the chapter "The Fires of Ma Coeur"?

4. How does Volkmar, the Count of Gretz, end up as governor of Makor?

5. In Germany in 1096, who is Gunter and why does he join the Crusades?

6. In "The Law," why does Menahem become Christian?

7. Describe Abd Umar and his background.

8. Who is the leader of Tiberias, known as Tubariyeh, found along the Sea of Galilee in 1880 C.E.?

9. In "The Law," who is Menahem, and why is he not accepted into the Jewish faith?

10. Describe the trip Volkmar the Eighth takes with his young son.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the progress Makor experiences and the advances reached from the time of Ur to the time of his descendant, Urbaal. How much time elapses between these two eras? In what ways does the region improve? In what ways is the original society of Ur better off than the more recent one of Urbaal?

Essay Topic 2

James Michener makes abundant use of symbolism throughout his novel. Cite three specific instances in the book where symbolism plays a key role in the story. In each case, answer the following:

1. What symbol is referenced?

2. What does the symbol represent?

3. How does symbolism enhance the story?

4. How is a symbol used to make a stronger point?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout its history, Makor experiences moments of glory and times of near-destruction. Select one glorious era and one dark era from the history of this town. Compare and contrast these two eras. How does Makor advance during the boom time? What keeps it from the brink of destruction during its darker days?

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