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Questions 1-5 of 27:

1.

Julia’s husband is named Daniel, a Biblical character who faced down death in a den of lions. Which character in this book had a similar experience? (from Part 7, The Bible - Section 2)

Jacob.

Isaac.

Sam.

Irv.

2.

What is significant about the part of the cemetery where Isaac is buried? (from Part 5, Not to Have a Choice is Also A Choice – Section 2)

It is the part of the cemetery reserved for Christians.

It is the part of the cemetery reserved for Jewish elders.

It is the part of the cemetery reserved for suicides.

It is the part of the cemetery reserved for Arabs.

3.

Who does Jacob think is his enemy? (from Part 1, Before the War – Section 2)

The State of Israel.

Argus.

Julia.

Irv.

4.

Who are the Blumenbergs? (from Part 3, Uses of a Jewish Fist – Section 1)

The side of Jacob's family that came to America at the same time as Jacob's grandfather.

The side of Jacob’s family that stayed in Israel, instead of moving to America.

The Bloch family's partners in business.

The Bloch family's next door neighbors and best friends.

5.

What is the name of the online game Sam plays, and why is that name significant? (from Part 1, Before the War – Section 1)

Jewish Life: it explores an imaginary Israel in which its borders are secure, and its politics, faith, and rituals are respected.

Palestinian Life: it explores an imaginary world in which Israel is recognized as a sovereign nation, and the player's avatar is a soldier fighting against Arab invaders.

Another World: it metaphorically suggests that on some level, Sam (and perhaps many of the other characters) want or needs to escape from the life he is currently living.

Other Life: it metaphorically suggests that on some level, Sam (and perhaps many of the other characters) want or needs to escape from the life he is currently living.

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