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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Old Man believes they cannot back away from their plans or the __________ will then seem weak to the outside world.
(a) Media
(b) Religion
(c) English
(d) Movement

2. In London, Dawson's mother requests _____________ for David ben Moshe in order to save her own son.
(a) A stayed execution
(b) The death
(c) A speedy trial
(d) A pardon

3. How is David ben Moshe scheduled to die according to the judgment of military law?
(a) Shooting
(b) Beheading
(c) Injection
(d) Hanging

4. Where does Elisha encounter the old beggar who tells him a story he has not forgotten?
(a) School
(b) Synagogue
(c) Flea market
(d) Outside his home

5. If one sees a __________, then night has succeed the day, for night has a face.
(a) Hand
(b) Face
(c) Shadow
(d) Star

Short Answer Questions

1. During what season does the opening section of the novel take place?

2. The Old Man believes the English only respect one thing. What is that one thing?

3. Whose face does Elisha see as he is staring out the window during this particular night?

4. Who is taken as a hostage in order to even the score of Movement fighters who will be executed?

5. Elisha is usually uneasy about beggars who inspire in him mingled feelings of _________ and fear.

(see the answer key)

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