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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. Why does Zyyad want control of the West Bank?

2. What convention does Maan tell Ibrahim he wants to hold?

3. What does Ibrahim begin to call his section of the refugee camp in Jericho?

4. How many days does it take Ishmael and Jamil to hide their arms in Jericho?

5. What does Ibrahim discuss with Sheik Taji and Charles Maan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Wadi Bakkah School like?

2. How does Mudhil help Ibrahim make it to the Zurich conference?

3. Why does Ibrahim tell Ishmael he may have to kill Sabri?

4. Why does Ursula seek revenge against Kabir?

5. What happens as everyone leaves the West Bank Refugee Convention?

6. What is the Jericho Project?

7. What role does Mudhil give Ibrahim in an upcoming conference in Part 4, Chapter 5?

8. Why does Prince Ali Rahman call Kabir in Zurich?

9. After leaving Tabah, why does Ibrahim refuse to be called a refugee?

10. What is the lie surrounding Jamil's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of education throughout this novel? Examine the different schools that are mentioned in the book. How do their goals vary? What type of education is being provided and why?

Essay Topic 2

Research the history of Palestine during this time. How does this novel remain true to history? Where does the novel diverge? Why do you think this happens?

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Gideon is an unsung hero of this novel. In what ways is Gideon's role given full credit? In what ways is he overlooked? Why was this done?

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