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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Israel: Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author say the painters enter to paint the aircraft?
(a) Quietly, as if entering a holy place.
(b) Noisily, as if entering a party.
(c) Reluctantly, as if facing an unpleasant task.
(d) Joyfully, as if in a parade.

2. What is the first color that blankets the entire aircraft?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) White.

3. What does Ahmed Rish say the joker does for the game of diplomacy?
(a) The polite game begins.
(b) The game is over.
(c) The polite game becomes ominous.
(d) The game becomes more interesting.

4. Why does Nuri Salameh tell his wife dinner will be late?
(a) He will be late coming home from work.
(b) He has to meet with a friend.
(c) He wants to ride his bicycle.
(d) He has an important errand to do first.

5. What is the Hamseen?
(a) The black and white head scarves worn by Palestinians.
(b) A Jewish holiday.
(c) The hot desert wind.
(d) An Israeli greeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ahmed Rish have a grudge against Jacob Hausner?

2. What has Tom Richardson come to get from Teddy Laskov?

3. The author says that Nuri Salameh displays what "ancient Arab character flaw"?

4. Where is Miriam Bernstein's husband, Yosef?

5. Why is Abdel Majid Jabari hated by many Palestinians?

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