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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 11-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Kaukji's attacks on On January 10, 1948, what does he report to his leaders?
(a) That he captured 50 Jews.
(b) That the attacks failed.
(c) That the attacks were successful.
(d) That he wasn't able to get his men out of Syria.

2. Why is Tabah considered an enemy village to Gideon?
(a) They didn't support the Jewish settlements.
(b) Ibrahim is Arab.
(c) Some residents are members of the Jihad Militia.
(d) Because of the fire bombings against Tabah's kibbutz.

3. Why is Ibrahim nervous about attacking the Jews when they first arrive?
(a) There is a warning omen in the air.
(b) Previous attacks have failed.
(c) He feels that Gideon is too smart for them.
(d) He knows they are stronger.

4. What does kibbutz of Shemesh propose to Ibn Yussuf?
(a) They will market his oil.
(b) They will refer all their customers to him.
(c) They will can his oil.
(d) They will give him half their crops.

5. How do the Christian Arabs feel about Kaukji's attacks?
(a) They were didn't know anything about the attacks.
(b) They wanted to help the Jews.
(c) They wanted no part of them.
(d) They wanted to help the Arabs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do most Arabs think about the United Nations' plan for a partition of Palestine?

2. After meeting daily with Ben-Gurion, what compromise does Gideon reach?

3. What makes Ishmael curious about the kibbutz?

4. What does Ibrahim say will happen to Ishmael when he catches him visiting the kibbutz?

5. Who does Ibrahim have purchase the Palestine Post?

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